Marion is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of McDowell county. Its population is 13,454. There are 6 colleges near Marion, North Carolina - 4 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Marion. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 7,583 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,132 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Technical Community College In Marion |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,640 ($2,032) | Not Offered | 1,249 | 8 to 1 |
| Montreat College 16.8 miles from Marion |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,450 | $11,820 | 962 | 11 to 1 |
| Mayland Community College 17.8 miles from Marion |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,770 ($2,626) | Not Offered | 850 | 8 to 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College 17.9 miles from Marion |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
| Isothermal Community College 24.1 miles from Marion |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,638 ($2,030) | Not Offered | 1,918 | 11 to 1 |
| Warren Wilson College 25.2 miles from Marion |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$41,500 | $21,200 | 791 | 12 to 1 |
