Sylva is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Jackson county. Its population is 2,738. There are 4 colleges near Sylva, North Carolina - 3 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Sylva. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 16,113 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,705 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 62.00% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College In Sylva |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,184 ($4,112) | Not Offered | 2,157 | 10 to 1 |
| Western Carolina University 4.9 miles from Sylva |
Public four-years |
$8,630 ($4,630) | $18,595 ($7,876) | 11,686 | 16 to 1 |
| Haywood Community College 19.4 miles from Sylva |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,724 ($2,580) | Not Offered | 1,395 | 7 to 1 |
| Brevard College 29.2 miles from Sylva |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,280 | $9,000 | 875 | 12 to 1 |
