Colleges Near Galax

Colleges and universities near me in the Galax, Virginia area

There are 78 colleges within 100 miles of Galax enrolling a total of 287,774 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 7,042, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Galax. The nearest college is Surry Community College in Dobson at a distance of 22.3 miles from Galax. Driving time to these schools from Galax should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,170 students. In terms of affordability, Rockingham Community College in Wentworth 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 Galax.
Galax, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Belmont Abbey College
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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

97 miles from Galax

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Johnson C Smith University
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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

98 miles from Galax

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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

99 miles from Galax

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Dabney S Lancaster Community College
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Clifton Forge, VA
 

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 946enrollment
  • $6,503net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Galax

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New Life Theological Seminary
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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

98 miles from Galax

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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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

99 miles from Galax

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Surry Community College and is 22.3 miles from Galax. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Surry Community College are $2,663 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Surry 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.