Colleges Near Potomac

Colleges and universities near me in the Potomac, Maryland area

There are 64 colleges within 50 miles of Potomac enrolling a total of 541,550 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 44,965, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Potomac. The nearest college is Montgomery College in Rockville at a distance of 6 miles from Potomac. Driving time to these schools from Potomac should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore which is ranked #10 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Maryland University College enrolling 55,838 students. In terms of affordability, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,640 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Potomac.
Potomac, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Stevenson University
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Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,483enrollment
  • $27,600net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

39 miles from Potomac

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

40 miles from Potomac

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Towson University
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Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 19,793enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

41 miles from Potomac

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McDaniel College
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Westminster, MD

McDaniel College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 3,000enrollment
  • $23,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

41 miles from Potomac

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American Public University System
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Charles Town, WV
 

American Public University System

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48,668enrollment
  • $11,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Potomac

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Goucher College
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Baltimore, MD

Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $30,945net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1328SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

42 miles from Potomac

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,235enrollment
  • $9,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

44 miles from Potomac

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The Community College of Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD

The Community College of Baltimore County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 15,319enrollment
  • $6,850net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Potomac

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

47 miles from Potomac

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Hagerstown Community College
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Hagerstown, MD
 

Hagerstown Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,504enrollment
  • $7,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

50 miles from Potomac

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Montgomery College and is 6 miles from Potomac. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Montgomery College are $6,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Montgomery College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.