There are 22 colleges within 100 miles of Gulf Shores enrolling a total of 81,398 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 University of South Alabama in Mobile which is ranked #684 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Columbia Southern University enrolling 15,948 students. In terms of affordability, Pensacola State College in Pensacola offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,888 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.
22 results
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
5 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
28 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 30
33 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in Florida
Applications Due Jun 1
34 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
36 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
40 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Jul 15
41 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
44 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
74 miles from Gulf Shores
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
75 miles from Gulf Shores
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
81 miles from Gulf Shores
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 $4,920 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.