Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Alabama area

There are 36 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 189,265 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 740, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is George C Wallace State Community College Dothan in Dothan at a distance of 20.9 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida which is ranked #199 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Florida State University enrolling 44,161 students. In terms of affordability, Gulf Coast State College in Panama City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,750 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 Columbia.
Columbia, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
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Andalusia, AL
 

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,929enrollment
  • $3,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbia

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South Georgia Technical College
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Americus, GA
 

South Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $3,549net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Columbia

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Moultrie Technical College
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Moultrie, Georgia
 

Moultrie Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,219enrollment
  • $5,426net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Columbia

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Georgia Military College Columbus Campus
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Columbus, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Columbus Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 226enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Columbia

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Miller Motte Technical College Columbus
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Columbus, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 300enrollment
  • $21,606net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Columbia

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Gulf Coast State College
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Panama City, FL

Gulf Coast State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,694enrollment
  • $5,725net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Columbia

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Columbus Technical College
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Columbus, GA
 

Columbus Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,134enrollment
  • $7,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Columbia

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

84 miles from Columbia

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University of Phoenix Columbus Georgia Campus
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Columbus, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Columbus Georgia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,015enrollment
  • $18,399net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Columbia

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Tuskegee University
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HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $35,596net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 970-1215SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

86 miles from Columbia

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

93 miles from Columbia

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

94 miles from Columbia

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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

97 miles from Columbia

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

97 miles from Columbia

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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

0 reviews

 

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

97 miles from Columbia

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Northwest Florida State College
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Niceville, FL
 

Northwest Florida State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,898enrollment
  • $7,082net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Columbia

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

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

99 miles from Columbia

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Virginia College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Virginia College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • $28,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is George C Wallace State Community College Dothan and is 20.9 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan are $4,860 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

George C Wallace State Community College Dothan 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.