Colleges Near Gulf Shores

Colleges and universities near me in the Gulf Shores, Alabama area

There are 22 colleges within 100 miles of Gulf Shores enrolling a total of 86,912 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 9,741, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gulf Shores. The nearest college is Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach at a distance of 4.9 miles from Gulf Shores. Driving time to these schools from Gulf Shores should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is The University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida which is ranked #735 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Columbia Southern University enrolling 18,487 students. In terms of affordability, Pensacola State College in Pensacola offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,871 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 Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Columbia Southern University
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Orange Beach, AL
 

Columbia Southern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 18,487enrollment
  • $14,085net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Gulf Shores

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United States Sports Academy
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Daphne, AL
 

United States Sports Academy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 272enrollment
  • -net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Gulf Shores

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Virginia College Pensacola
V
Pensacola, FL
 

Virginia College Pensacola

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 285enrollment
  • $22,815net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Gulf Shores

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Pensacola State College
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Pensacola, FL
 

Pensacola State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,518enrollment
  • $3,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

33 miles from Gulf Shores

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The University of West Florida
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Pensacola, FL

The University of West Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 14,371enrollment
  • $8,908net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

34 miles from Gulf Shores

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Bishop State Community College
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HBCU
Mobile, AL

Bishop State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,568enrollment
  • $4,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Gulf Shores

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Fortis Institute Pensacola
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Pensacola, FL
 

Fortis Institute Pensacola

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 657enrollment
  • $24,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Gulf Shores

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Spring Hill College
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Mobile, AL

Spring Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 977enrollment
  • $20,271net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

39 miles from Gulf Shores

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Remington College Mobile Campus
R
Mobile, AL
 

Remington College Mobile Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 244enrollment
  • $25,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Gulf Shores

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Fortis College Mobile
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Mobile, AL
 

Fortis College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252enrollment
  • $21,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Gulf Shores

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Virginia College Mobile
V
Mobile, AL
 

Virginia College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $24,200net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Gulf Shores

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James H Faulkner State Community College
J
Bay Minette, AL
 

James H Faulkner State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,791enrollment
  • $8,600net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Gulf Shores

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University of South Alabama
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Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,768enrollment
  • $13,613net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

41 miles from Gulf Shores

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University of Mobile
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Mobile, AL

University of Mobile

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,911enrollment
  • $20,503net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

44 miles from Gulf Shores

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Jefferson Davis Community College
J
Brewton, AL
 

Jefferson Davis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 746enrollment
  • $7,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Gulf Shores

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Virginia College Biloxi
V
Biloxi, MS
 

Virginia College Biloxi

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 313enrollment
  • $29,510net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Gulf Shores

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Northwest Florida State College
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Niceville, FL
 

Northwest Florida State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,160enrollment
  • $6,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Gulf Shores

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Blue Cliff College Gulfport
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Gulfport, MS
 

Blue Cliff College Gulfport

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 259enrollment
  • $24,322net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Gulf Shores

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Bishop State Community College and is 35.9 miles from Gulf Shores. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bishop State Community College are $5,280 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bishop 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.