Colleges Near Decatur

Colleges and universities near me in the Decatur, Alabama area

There are 42 colleges within 100 miles of Decatur enrolling a total of 198,174 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 55,683, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Decatur. The nearest college is John C Calhoun State Community College in Tanner at a distance of 6.1 miles from Decatur. Driving time to these schools from Decatur should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Sewanee The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee which is ranked #83 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Alabama enrolling 38,644 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 Decatur.
Decatur, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

42 results

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

6 miles from Decatur

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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

16 miles from Decatur

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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

23 miles from Decatur

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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

23 miles from Decatur

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Virginia College Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL
 

Virginia College Huntsville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

25 miles from Decatur

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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

26 miles from Decatur

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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

28 miles from Decatur

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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

0 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Decatur

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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

37 miles from Decatur

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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 Decatur

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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

43 miles from Decatur

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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

42 miles from Decatur

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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

43 miles from Decatur

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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

53 miles from Decatur

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Bevill State Community College
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Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,703enrollment
  • $7,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

53 miles from Decatur

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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 Decatur

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Jefferson State Community College
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Birmingham, AL
 

Jefferson State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,431enrollment
  • $9,406net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

66 miles from Decatur

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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

67 miles from Decatur

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John C Calhoun State Community College and is 6.1 miles from Decatur. 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.