Colleges Near Cowen

Colleges and universities near me in the Cowen, West Virginia area

There are 50 colleges within 100 miles of Cowen enrolling a total of 156,543 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in West Virginia with a population of 541, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cowen. The nearest college is Glenville State College in Glenville at a distance of 39.3 miles from Cowen. Driving time to these schools from Cowen should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia which is ranked #30 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,170 students. In terms of affordability, Bridgemont Community and Technical College in Montgomery offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,560 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 Cowen.


50 results

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

74 miles from Cowen

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
W
Parkersburg, WV
 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,288enrollment
  • $3,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Cowen

Fairmont State University
F
Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,498enrollment
  • $10,794net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

77 miles from Cowen

Valley College Princeton
V
Princeton, WV
 

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Cowen

Pierpont Community and Technical College
P
Fairmont, WV
 

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,460enrollment
  • $5,803net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.82Avg GPA

77 miles from Cowen

Hollins University
H
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 803enrollment
  • $21,207net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1298SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

80 miles from Cowen

Southern Virginia University
S
Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

80 miles from Cowen

Mountain State College
M
Parkersburg, WV
 

Mountain State College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • $11,066net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Cowen

Mary Baldwin College
M
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

82 miles from Cowen

National College Salem
N
Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,113enrollment
  • $13,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Cowen

Roanoke College
R
Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

82 miles from Cowen

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

81 miles from Cowen

Ohio Valley University
O
Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

82 miles from Cowen

Skyline College Roanoke
S
Roanoke, VA
 

Skyline College Roanoke

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $19,206net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Cowen

Marietta College
M
Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

85 miles from Cowen

Washington State Community College
W
Marietta, OH
 

Washington State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,556enrollment
  • $7,389net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Cowen

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

86 miles from Cowen

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
J
Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

86 miles from Cowen

FAQ's

The closest community college is Bridgemont Community and Technical College and is 44.7 miles from Cowen. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bridgemont Community and Technical College are $4,010 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bridgemont Community and Technical 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.