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.
Waxhaw, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

23 results

Davidson College
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Davidson, NC

Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $26,704net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 7

39 miles from Waxhaw

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Stanly Community College
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Albemarle, NC
 

Stanly Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,319enrollment
  • $6,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Waxhaw

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Pfeiffer University
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Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

46 miles from Waxhaw

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Cleveland Community College
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Shelby, NC
 

Cleveland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,946enrollment
  • $1,181net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Waxhaw

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Northeastern Technical College
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Cheraw, SC
 

Northeastern Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,466enrollment
  • $6,910net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

48 miles from Waxhaw

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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.