Colleges Near Banner Elk

Colleges and universities near me in the Banner Elk, North Carolina area

There 22 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 67,873 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,028, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Banner Elk. Driving time to these schools from Banner Elk should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Appalachian State University in Boone which is ranked #594 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 20,436 students. In terms of affordability, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 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 Banner Elk.
Banner Elk, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Catawba Valley Community College
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Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,172enrollment
  • $11,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

45 miles from Banner Elk

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Mars Hill University
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Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,032enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

45 miles from Banner Elk

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Warren Wilson College
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Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $28,086net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

50 miles from Banner Elk

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

50 miles from Banner Elk

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mayland Community College and is 17.6 miles from Banner Elk. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mayland Community College are $2,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mayland Community 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.