Colleges Near Bessemer

Colleges and universities near me in the Bessemer, Alabama area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Bessemer enrolling a total of 180,272 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 27,456, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bessemer. The nearest college is Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus in Birmingham at a distance of 7.3 miles from Bessemer. Driving time to these schools from Bessemer 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, Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,000 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 Bessemer.
Bessemer, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

49 results

Talladega College
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HBCU
Talladega, AL

Talladega College

Private 4 Year

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  • 903enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

50 miles from Bessemer

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

55 miles from Bessemer

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Marion Military Institute
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Marion, AL

Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 320enrollment
  • $10,394net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Bessemer

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George C Wallace State Community College Selma
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Selma, AL
 

George C Wallace State Community College Selma

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,860enrollment
  • $1,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Bessemer

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J F Ingram State Technical College
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Deatsville, Alabama
 

J F Ingram State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $4,480net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Bessemer

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Selma University
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HBCU
Selma, AL
 

Selma University

Private 4 Year

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  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

66 miles from Bessemer

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Central Alabama Community College
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Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,777enrollment
  • $7,664net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

67 miles from Bessemer

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Gadsden State Community College
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HBCU
Gadsden, AL
 

Gadsden State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,352enrollment
  • $4,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Bessemer

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Snead State Community College
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Boaz, AL
 

Snead State Community College

Public 2 Year

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

74 miles from Bessemer

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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

76 miles from Bessemer

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

80 miles from Bessemer

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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
 

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,984enrollment
  • $6,570net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Bessemer

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Fortis College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Fortis College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $21,311net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Bessemer

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

81 miles from Bessemer

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Huntingdon College
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Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 817enrollment
  • $23,662net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

81 miles from Bessemer

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Amridge University
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Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 647enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Bessemer

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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

83 miles from Bessemer

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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

83 miles from Bessemer

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus and is 7.3 miles from Bessemer. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus are $4,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus 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.