Colleges Near Gainesville

Colleges and universities near me in the Gainesville, Alabama area

There are 27 colleges within 100 miles of Gainesville enrolling a total of 129,543 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 208, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gainesville. The nearest college is University of West Alabama in Livingston at a distance of 15.4 miles from Gainesville. Driving time to these schools from Gainesville 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 39,622 students. In terms of affordability, East Mississippi Community College in Scooba offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,500 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 Gainesville.
Gainesville, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,194enrollment
  • $14,781net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 820-978SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

15 miles from Gainesville

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East Mississippi Community College
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Scooba, MS
 

East Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,642enrollment
  • $4,876net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Gainesville

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Shelton State Community College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL
 

Shelton State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,536enrollment
  • $10,410net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Gainesville

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Stillman College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL

Stillman College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 779enrollment
  • $12,479net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

43 miles from Gainesville

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 39,622enrollment
  • $21,761net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

45 miles from Gainesville

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Meridian Community College
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Meridian, MS
 

Meridian Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,556enrollment
  • $7,352net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Gainesville

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,227enrollment
  • $12,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

49 miles from Gainesville

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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

51 miles from Gainesville

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Marion Military Institute
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Marion, AL

Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 308enrollment
  • $10,548net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Gainesville

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,657enrollment
  • $16,480net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1410SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

59 miles from Gainesville

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East Central Community College
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Decatur, MS
 

East Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,523enrollment
  • $6,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Gainesville

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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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  • 1,935enrollment
  • $1,425net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Gainesville

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Selma University
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HBCU
Selma, AL
 

Selma University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

71 miles from Gainesville

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University of Montevallo
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Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 2,942enrollment
  • $17,280net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

78 miles from Gainesville

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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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  • 3,153enrollment
  • $7,257net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Gainesville

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Miles College
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HBCU
Fairfield, AL
 

Miles College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,151enrollment
  • $14,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

86 miles from Gainesville

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Bevill State Community College
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Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,946enrollment
  • $6,524net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

87 miles from Gainesville

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Tri State Institute
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Birmingham, AL
 

Tri State Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 339enrollment
  • $22,741net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Gainesville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is East Mississippi Community College and is 18.8 miles from Gainesville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at East Mississippi Community College are $3,950 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

East Mississippi 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.