Colleges Near Dayton

Colleges and universities near me in the Dayton, Alabama area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Dayton enrolling a total of 122,301 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 52, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dayton. The nearest college is Judson College in Marion at a distance of 27.1 miles from Dayton. Driving time to these schools from Dayton 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, East Central Community College in Decatur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,260 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 Dayton.
Dayton, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

81 miles from Dayton

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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

83 miles from Dayton

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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

85 miles from Dayton

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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

86 miles from Dayton

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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

85 miles from Dayton

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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

86 miles from Dayton

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East Central Community College
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Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,380enrollment
  • $6,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Dayton

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Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus
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HBCU
Birmingham, AL
 

Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,919enrollment
  • $4,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Dayton

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Southeastern Bible College
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Birmingham, AL
 

Southeastern Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 143enrollment
  • $13,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

88 miles from Dayton

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Miles College
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HBCU
Fairfield, AL
 

Miles College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,258enrollment
  • $13,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

89 miles from Dayton

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Tri State Institute
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Birmingham, AL
 

Tri State Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 381enrollment
  • $28,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Dayton

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Herzing University Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Herzing University Birmingham

Private 4 Year

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  • 578enrollment
  • $21,953net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Dayton

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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

91 miles from Dayton

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

91 miles from Dayton

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Virginia College Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Virginia College Birmingham

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,108enrollment
  • $29,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Dayton

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Brown Mackie College Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Brown Mackie College Birmingham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 280enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Dayton

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

93 miles from Dayton

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Birmingham Southern College
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Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

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  • 975enrollment
  • $21,153net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

93 miles from Dayton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Marion Military Institute and is 26.6 miles from Dayton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Marion Military Institute are $9,538 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at Marion Military Institute is 1100 to 1300. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 18 and 26. Learn more about Marion Military Institute admission chances.