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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Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport
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Gulfport, MS
 

Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport

Private 2 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • $19,425net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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84 miles from Gulf Shores

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Alabama Southern Community College
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Monroeville, AL
 

Alabama Southern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 982enrollment
  • $4,246net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Gulf Shores

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Reid State Technical College
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Evergreen, AL
 

Reid State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 576enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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93 miles from Gulf Shores

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Perkinston, MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,091enrollment
  • $6,638net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 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.