Colleges Near Harrisonburg

Colleges and universities near me in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Harrisonburg and 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 424,574 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 48,914, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Harrisonburg. Driving time to these schools from Harrisonburg should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #28 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 103,068 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $434 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 Harrisonburg.


62 results

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,758enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

0 miles from Harrisonburg

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $24,710net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

3 miles from Harrisonburg

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,436enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1375SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

6 miles from Harrisonburg

Blue Ridge Community College
B
Weyers Cave, VA
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,718enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Harrisonburg

Mary Baldwin College
M
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,792enrollment
  • $18,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

22 miles from Harrisonburg

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,924enrollment
  • $17,831net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Harrisonburg

Piedmont Virginia Community College
P
Charlottesville, VA
 

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,174enrollment
  • $6,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Harrisonburg

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
E
Moorefield, WV
 

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 416enrollment
  • $9,257net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Harrisonburg

Lord Fairfax Community College
L
Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $6,153net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 27

53 miles from Harrisonburg

Southern Virginia University
S
Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 967enrollment
  • $25,440net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 943-1253SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

55 miles from Harrisonburg

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,277enrollment
  • $24,667net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

55 miles from Harrisonburg

Virginia Military Institute
V
Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,560enrollment
  • $17,229net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

57 miles from Harrisonburg

Germanna Community College
G
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,082enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Harrisonburg

Sweet Briar College
S
Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $25,598net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

62 miles from Harrisonburg

Shenandoah University
S
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

63 miles from Harrisonburg

Davis & Elkins College
D
Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 683enrollment
  • $19,762net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

63 miles from Harrisonburg

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
D
Clifton Forge, VA
 

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,002enrollment
  • $6,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Harrisonburg

Potomac State College of West Virginia University
P
Keyser, WV
 

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,143enrollment
  • $7,685net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

69 miles from Harrisonburg

FAQ's

The closest community college is Blue Ridge Community College and is 11.4 miles from Harrisonburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Blue Ridge Community College are $5,502 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Blue Ridge 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.