Colleges Near Lester

Colleges and universities near me in the Lester, Alabama area

There are 48 colleges within 100 miles of Lester enrolling a total of 171,762 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 111, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lester. The nearest college is Athens State University in Athens at a distance of 16.3 miles from Lester. Driving time to these schools from Lester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,183 students. In terms of affordability, Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,048 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 Lester.
Lester, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Athens State University
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Athens, AL
 

Athens State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,955enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Lester

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 978enrollment
  • $15,642net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 995-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

17 miles from Lester

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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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  • 8,736enrollment
  • $7,004net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Lester

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Heritage Christian University
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Florence, AL
 

Heritage Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $8,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

30 miles from Lester

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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

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  • 10,059enrollment
  • $10,441net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

32 miles from Lester

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Oakwood University
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HBCU
Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,319enrollment
  • $22,833net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

32 miles from Lester

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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

  • 8,743enrollment
  • $19,847net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1440SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

34 miles from Lester

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Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
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Muscle Shoals, AL
 

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,136enrollment
  • $3,931net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

34 miles from Lester

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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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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,614enrollment
  • $14,064net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 810-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

36 miles from Lester

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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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  • 1,011enrollment
  • $4,736net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Lester

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Huntsville Bible College
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Huntsville, AL
 

Huntsville Bible College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 121enrollment
  • $11,562net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Lester

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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

37 miles from Lester

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Columbia State Community College
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Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,115enrollment
  • $7,378net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

44 miles from Lester

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Motlow State Community College
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Tullahoma, TN
 

Motlow State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 6,060enrollment
  • $12,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

55 miles from Lester

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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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  • 6,023enrollment
  • $12,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

66 miles from Lester

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O'More College of Design
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Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

67 miles from Lester

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Williamson Christian College
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Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 57enrollment
  • $19,813net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

70 miles from Lester

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Sewanee The University of the South
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Sewanee, TN

Sewanee The University of the South

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,693enrollment
  • $33,616net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1236-1398SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

72 miles from Lester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John C Calhoun State Community College and is 25.5 miles from Lester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John C Calhoun State Community College are $5,060 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John C Calhoun 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.