Colleges Near Waxhaw

Colleges and universities near me in the Waxhaw, North Carolina area

There are 23 colleges within 50 miles of Waxhaw enrolling a total of 87,870 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 9,859, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waxhaw. The nearest college is University of South Carolina Lancaster in Lancaster at a distance of 14.2 miles from Waxhaw. Driving time to these schools from Waxhaw should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrolling 29,551 students. In terms of affordability, South Piedmont Community College in Polkton 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 Waxhaw.


23 results

University of South Carolina Lancaster
S
Lancaster, SC
 

University of South Carolina Lancaster

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,772enrollment
  • $10,795net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Waxhaw

York Technical College
Y
Rock Hill, SC
 

York Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,521enrollment
  • $4,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Waxhaw

Wingate University
W
Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

17 miles from Waxhaw

Queens University of Charlotte
Q
Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $29,459net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1255SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

18 miles from Waxhaw

Clinton Junior College
C
HBCU
Rock Hill, SC
 

Clinton Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 197enrollment
  • $15,486net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Waxhaw

Winthrop University
W
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,712enrollment
  • $17,008net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1195SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

16 miles from Waxhaw

DeVry University North Carolina
D
Charlotte, North Carolina
 

DeVry University North Carolina

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 825enrollment
  • -net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Waxhaw

Central Piedmont Community College
C
Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,694enrollment
  • $6,608net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Waxhaw

King's College
K
Charlotte, NC
 

King's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 314enrollment
  • $15,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Waxhaw

University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus
P
Charlotte, North Carolina
 

University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Waxhaw

Johnson C Smith University
J
HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,093enrollment
  • $20,045net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 800-980SAT range
  • 13-18ACT range
  • 2.48Avg GPA

22 miles from Waxhaw

New Life Theological Seminary
N
Charlotte, NC
 

New Life Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 113enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

21 miles from Waxhaw

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
J
Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1122SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Waxhaw

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
N
Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 29,551enrollment
  • $13,951net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

25 miles from Waxhaw

Belmont Abbey College
B
Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $23,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

28 miles from Waxhaw

South Piedmont Community College
S
Polkton, NC
 

South Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,338enrollment
  • $9,334net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Waxhaw

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
C
Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

35 miles from Waxhaw

Gaston College
G
Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $4,103net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Waxhaw

FAQ's

The closest community college is University of South Carolina Lancaster and is 14.2 miles from Waxhaw. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at University of South Carolina Lancaster are $7,558 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 910 to 1090. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 16 and 20. Learn more about University of South Carolina Lancaster admission chances.