Colleges Near Johnson City

Colleges and universities near me in the Johnson City, Tennessee area

There 66 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 223,231 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 63,152, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Johnson City. Driving time to these schools from Johnson City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina which is ranked #91 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 30,559 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Johnson City.
Johnson City, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 
South College

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,171enrollment
  • $11,654net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Johnson City

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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Prestonsburg, KY
 
Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,426enrollment
  • $4,463net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Johnson City

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University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
 
University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 6,038enrollment
  • $15,074net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

95 miles from Johnson City

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Gaston College
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Dallas, NC
 
Gaston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,345enrollment
  • $12,942net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

97 miles from Johnson City

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Spartanburg Community College
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Spartanburg, SC
 
Spartanburg Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,108enrollment
  • $4,023net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

97 miles from Johnson City

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN
Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,072enrollment
  • $19,548net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 880-1160SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg Weighted GPA

97 miles from Johnson City

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Converse College
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Spartanburg, SC
Converse College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,377enrollment
  • $25,534net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

99 miles from Johnson City

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Furman University
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Greenville, SC
Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,567enrollment
  • $37,761net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg Weighted GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

98 miles from Johnson City

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 
Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,943enrollment
  • $24,967net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

98 miles from Johnson City

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Spartanburg Methodist College
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Spartanburg, SC
 
Spartanburg Methodist College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,051enrollment
  • $12,457net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg Weighted GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

98 miles from Johnson City

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Wofford College
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Spartanburg, SC
Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

 

  • 1,764enrollment
  • $30,431net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

99 miles from Johnson City

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Virginia College
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Spartanburg, SC
 
Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 274enrollment
  • $29,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Johnson City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast State Community College and is 10.3 miles from Johnson City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast State Community College are $4,326 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.09. Learn more about Northeast State Community College admission chances.