Marion is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of McDowell county. Its population is 13,454. There are 4 colleges near Marion, North Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Marion. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 5,830 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $7,711 (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 |
| 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 |
