Colleges Near Pennington Gap

There are no colleges in Pennington Gap, but 43 are within 100 miles, enrolling 211,293 students combined.

The closest option is Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in Cumberland, 14.4 miles from Pennington Gap (about 17-25 minutes by car). Pennington Gap (pop. 1,781) is in Virginia.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee ranks #226 nationally. McDowell Technical Community College in Marion has the lowest tuition at $2,032 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Pennington Gap. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Pennington Gap. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Pennington Gap.

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Pennington Gap, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
University of the Cumberlands Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Williamsburg, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 63 miles from Pennington Gap

University of the Cumberlands is a private Christian university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. Students live on a residential campus in the small Appalachian town of Williamsburg.

#10 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.47
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $14,743
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Kentucky Mountain Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Jackson, KY
  • 4.2 | 12 reviews
  • 63 miles from Pennington Gap

Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The rural campus sits in the mountains of eastern Kentucky near Jackson.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 948-1126
  • Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,302
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Prestonsburg, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 66 miles from Pennington Gap

Big Sandy is a public community and technical college offering associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. Campuses serve students across the Appalachian Big Sandy region of eastern Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,091
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Emory & Henry University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Emory, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 66 miles from Pennington Gap

Emory & Henry is a private liberal arts university known for undergraduate teacher education and the social sciences. The rural campus sits in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia.

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1051-1223
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 84%
  • Net Price $21,446
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Mars Hill University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Mars Hill, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 70 miles from Pennington Gap

Mars Hill is a small private university known for undergraduate music and teacher education. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • Net Price $18,925
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Johnson University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • 70 miles from Pennington Gap

Johnson University is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The residential campus sits in a rural setting outside Knoxville.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1110
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • Net Price $22,615
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Southwest Virginia Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Cedar Bluff, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 70 miles from Pennington Gap

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and career-technical programs. The rural campus sits in Cedar Bluff in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,275
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4.8 | 5 reviews
  • 75 miles from Pennington Gap

Tennessee is a large public university known for undergraduate supply chain management, business, and nuclear engineering. The campus borders the Tennessee River in Knoxville.

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1200-1370
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 42%
  • Net Price $21,648
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Lees McRae College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Banner Elk, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 76 miles from Pennington Gap

Lees-McRae is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate outdoor recreation management and wildlife biology. The campus sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1040-1240
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 77%
  • Net Price $29,833
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South College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 76 miles from Pennington Gap
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $17,588
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Mayland Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Spruce Pine, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 80 miles from Pennington Gap

Mayland is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The campus is in the mountain town of Spruce Pine in western North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,152
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Appalachian State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Boone, NC
  • 4.3 | 10 reviews
  • 84 miles from Pennington Gap

Appalachian State is a large public university known for undergraduate teacher education, business, and sustainable development. Boone is a mountain college town in North Carolina's Blue Ridge range.

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1120-1280
  • Avg GPA 3.96
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $14,978
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University of North Carolina Asheville Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Asheville, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 83 miles from Pennington Gap

UNC Asheville is a public liberal arts university known for undergraduate environmental studies and the arts. The campus sits in the mountain city of Asheville in the Blue Ridge.

#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1170-1360
  • Avg GPA 3.49
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $13,798
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Pellissippi State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 85 miles from Pennington Gap

Pellissippi State is a public community college known for associate programs in engineering technology, nursing, and information technology. Multiple campuses serve the Knoxville area, with the main Hardin Valley campus in west Knoxville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,568
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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2.0 | 1 reviews
  • 86 miles from Pennington Gap

A-B Tech is a community college known for associate programs in nursing and culinary arts. The main campus is located in Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,602
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Haywood Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Clyde, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 85 miles from Pennington Gap

Haywood Community College is a community college known for undergraduate programs in forestry, natural resources, and professional crafts. The rural campus sits in the mountains of western North Carolina near Clyde.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,727
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Warren Wilson College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Swannanoa, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 86 miles from Pennington Gap

Warren Wilson is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate environmental studies and sustainability. Most undergrads take part in a required work-college program on a mountain campus that includes a working farm.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.6
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $26,084
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Montreat College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Montreat, NC
  • 3.7 | 3 reviews
  • 87 miles from Pennington Gap

Montreat is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate outdoor education and ministry-related programs. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Black Mountain.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1220
  • Avg GPA 3.07
  • Acceptance Rate 69%
  • Net Price $28,112
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