Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Alabama area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 159,843 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 356, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa at a distance of 19.7 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Samford University in Birmingham which is ranked #213 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Alabama enrolling 38,644 students. In terms of affordability, East Central Community College in Decatur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,260 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 Akron.
Akron, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Akron

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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville
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Hanceville, AL
 

George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,965enrollment
  • $9,619net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

99 miles from Akron

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Alabama Southern Community College
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Monroeville, AL
 

Alabama Southern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 982enrollment
  • $4,246net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Akron

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Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc
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Montgomery, IL
 

Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • $21,801net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Shelton State Community College and is 19.7 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Shelton State Community College are $4,980 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Shelton State Community 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.