Colleges Near Fort Payne

Colleges and universities near me in the Fort Payne, Alabama area

There are 90 colleges within 100 miles of Fort Payne enrolling a total of 459,613 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 14,012, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fort Payne. The nearest college is Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville at a distance of 13.8 miles from Fort Payne. Driving time to these schools from Fort Payne should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 45,296 students. In terms of affordability, Georgia Highlands College in Rome offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 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 Fort Payne.
Fort Payne, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Alabama A & M University
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HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,007enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 830-1033SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

55 miles from Fort Payne

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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

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

55 miles from Fort Payne

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Virginia College Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL
 

Virginia College Huntsville

Private 4 Year

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

54 miles from Fort Payne

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Southern Adventist University
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Collegedale, TN
 

Southern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,903enrollment
  • $24,332net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 980-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

55 miles from Fort Payne

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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

55 miles from Fort Payne

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

57 miles from Fort Payne

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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

59 miles from Fort Payne

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West Georgia Technical College
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Waco, GA
 

West Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,140enrollment
  • $2,497net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Fort Payne

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Reinhardt University
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Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,141enrollment
  • $26,845net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

66 miles from Fort Payne

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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

67 miles from Fort Payne

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary
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Cleveland, TN
 

Pentecostal Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 565enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Fort Payne

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Lee University
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Cleveland, TN

Lee University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,927enrollment
  • $19,726net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

68 miles from Fort Payne

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

20 reviews

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

70 miles from Fort Payne

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

70 miles from Fort Payne

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Cleveland State Community College
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Cleveland, TN
 

Cleveland State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,180enrollment
  • $9,129net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

69 miles from Fort Payne

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
 

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 43,190enrollment
  • $18,079net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

70 miles from Fort Payne

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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

72 miles from Fort Payne

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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

73 miles from Fort Payne

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast Alabama Community College and is 13.8 miles from Fort Payne. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast Alabama Community College are $4,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast Alabama 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.