Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Alabama area

There 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 228,745 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 21,897, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham enrolling 21,639 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 Athens.
Athens, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Athens State University
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Athens, AL
 

Athens State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

2 miles from Athens

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John C Calhoun State Community College
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Tanner, AL
 

John C Calhoun State Community College

Public 2 Year

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

9 miles from Athens

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Oakwood University
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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

16 miles from Athens

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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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

18 miles from Athens

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Alabama A & M University
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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

22 miles from Athens

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J F Drake State Technical College
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HBCU
Huntsville, AL
 

J F Drake State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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

21 miles from Athens

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Virginia College Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL
 

Virginia College Huntsville

Private 4 Year

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

21 miles from Athens

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Huntsville Bible College
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Huntsville, AL
 

Huntsville Bible College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

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

20 miles from Athens

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Martin Methodist College
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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

30 miles from Athens

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Heritage Christian University
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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

41 miles from Athens

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Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
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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

41 miles from Athens

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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

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

42 miles from Athens

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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

50 miles from Athens

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Motlow State Community College
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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

55 miles from Athens

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Columbia State Community College
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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

59 miles from Athens

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Snead State Community College
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Boaz, AL
 

Snead State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,507enrollment
  • $7,667net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Athens

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Northeast Alabama Community College
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Rainsville, AL
 

Northeast Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,590enrollment
  • $3,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Athens

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Sewanee The University of the South
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Sewanee, TN

Sewanee The University of the South

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $33,061net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

65 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John C Calhoun State Community College and is 8.6 miles from Athens. 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.