Colleges Near Memphis

There are no colleges in Memphis, but 23 are within 100 miles, enrolling 149,675 students combined.

The closest option is East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, 23.6 miles from Memphis (about 28-40 minutes by car). Memphis (pop. 29) is in Alabama.

Samford University in Birmingham ranks #247 nationally. Itawamba Community College in Fulton has the lowest tuition at $3,420 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Memphis. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Memphis. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Memphis.

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Memphis, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Selma University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Selma, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 89 miles from Memphis

Selma University is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate theology and ministry programs. The campus is located in Selma along the Alabama River.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.15
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 91 miles from Memphis

UAB is a large public university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and biomedical programs. The urban campus is anchored by a major academic medical center in Birmingham.

#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1210-1450
  • Avg GPA 3.82
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $17,997
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Samford University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 90 miles from Memphis

Samford is a private Christian university known for undergraduate pharmacy, nursing, and business. The Georgian-style campus sits in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1250
  • Avg GPA 3.84
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $34,926
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Holmes Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Goodman, MS
  • | 0 reviews
  • 94 miles from Memphis

Holmes is a public community college offering associate degrees for transfer and career-technical programs. The main campus sits in the small rural town of Goodman in central Mississippi.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,874
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Jefferson State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 99 miles from Memphis

Jefferson State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and business. Multiple campuses serve students across the greater Birmingham area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.98
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,778
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