Colleges Near Anderson

Colleges and universities near me in the Anderson, Alabama area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Anderson enrolling a total of 171,316 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 282, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Anderson. The nearest college is Athens State University in Athens at a distance of 19.1 miles from Anderson. Driving time to these schools from Anderson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,086 students. In terms of affordability, Itawamba Community College in Fulton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,900 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 Anderson.


49 results

Athens State University
A
Athens, AL
 

Athens State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,894enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Anderson

Heritage Christian University
H
Florence, AL
 

Heritage Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $5,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

22 miles from Anderson

University of North Alabama
N
Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,830enrollment
  • $9,837net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

24 miles from Anderson

Martin Methodist College
M
Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

24 miles from Anderson

John C Calhoun State Community College
J
Tanner, AL
 

John C Calhoun State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,163enrollment
  • $6,308net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Anderson

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
N
Muscle Shoals, AL
 

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,032enrollment
  • $4,113net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

26 miles from Anderson

Oakwood University
O
HBCU
Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $19,373net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

36 miles from Anderson

University of Alabama at Huntsville
A
Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

38 miles from Anderson

Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,007enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 830-1033SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

41 miles from Anderson

J F Drake State Technical College
J
HBCU
Huntsville, AL
 

J F Drake State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 976enrollment
  • $5,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Anderson

Huntsville Bible College
H
Huntsville, AL
 

Huntsville Bible College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 92enrollment
  • $11,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Anderson

Virginia College Huntsville
V
Huntsville, AL
 

Virginia College Huntsville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 491enrollment
  • $30,804net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Anderson

Columbia State Community College
C
Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,954enrollment
  • $8,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

49 miles from Anderson

Motlow State Community College
M
Tullahoma, TN
 

Motlow State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,636enrollment
  • $11,456net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

63 miles from Anderson

George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville
G
Hanceville, AL
 

George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 6

65 miles from Anderson

O'More College of Design
O
Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

73 miles from Anderson

Bevill State Community College
B
Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,703enrollment
  • $7,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

75 miles from Anderson

Northeast Mississippi Community College
N
Booneville, MS
 

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,062enrollment
  • $9,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Anderson

FAQ's

The closest community college is John C Calhoun State Community College and is 25.8 miles from Anderson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John C Calhoun State Community College are $5,000 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John C Calhoun 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.