Fairfax is a city in Virginia and its population is 24,019. There are 8 colleges near Fairfax, Virginia - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 7 colleges are in 30 miles from Fairfax. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 240,532 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,700 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 66.14% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,368.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University In Fairfax |
Public four-years |
$38,688 ($14,220) | $40,308 ($17,964) | 39,766 | 16 to 1 |
| Northern Virginia Community College 3.7 miles from Fairfax |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,410 ($5,891) | Not Offered | 56,457 | 31 to 1 |
| University of the District of Columbia 14.1 miles from Fairfax |
Public four-years |
$12,514 ($5,662) | $18,118 ($9,604) | 4,202 | 8 to 1 |
| Montgomery College 18.6 miles from Fairfax |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,250 ($10,398) | Not Offered | 18,835 | 18 to 1 |
| University of Maryland-College Park 21.3 miles from Fairfax |
Public four-years |
$41,186 ($11,809) | $38,207 ($18,276) | 41,725 | 17 to 1 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus 24.7 miles from Fairfax |
Public four-years |
$12,336 ($8,136) | $12,132 ($9,882) | 63,012 | 21 to 1 |
| College of Southern Maryland 25.7 miles from Fairfax |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,450 ($7,350) | Not Offered | 5,062 | 16 to 1 |
| Prince George's Community College 25.7 miles from Fairfax |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,762 ($6,314) | Not Offered | 11,473 | 16 to 1 |
