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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Remington College Nashville Campus
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Nashville, TN
 

Remington College Nashville Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 240enrollment
  • $25,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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96 miles from Athens

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University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus
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Birmingham, AL
 

University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 14enrollment
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  • 100%acceptance rate
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95 miles from Athens

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

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  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Athens

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American Baptist College
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HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Athens

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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

Private 2 Year

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  • 220enrollment
  • $25,319net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Athens

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Watkins College of Art Design & Film
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Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

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  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

98 miles from Athens

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Chattanooga State Community College
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,429enrollment
  • $6,827net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

99 miles from Athens

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Virginia College School of Business and Health
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Virginia College School of Business and Health

Private 4 Year

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  • 327enrollment
  • $28,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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100 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.