Colleges Near Opelika

Colleges and universities near me in the Opelika, Alabama area

There are 67 colleges within 100 miles of Opelika enrolling a total of 330,885 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 26,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Opelika. The nearest college is Auburn University in Auburn University at a distance of 7.8 miles from Opelika. Driving time to these schools from Opelika should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 45,296 students. In terms of affordability, Central Georgia Technical College in Macon offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,920 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 Opelika.


67 results

Huntingdon College
H
Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 817enrollment
  • $23,662net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

57 miles from Opelika

J F Ingram State Technical College
J
Deatsville, Alabama
 

J F Ingram State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $4,480net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Opelika

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
H
HBCU
Montgomery, AL
 

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,984enrollment
  • $6,570net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Opelika

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

65 miles from Opelika

Talladega College
T
HBCU
Talladega, AL

Talladega College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 903enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

68 miles from Opelika

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

68 miles from Opelika

Andrew College
A
Cuthbert, GA

Andrew College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 247enrollment
  • $21,908net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 920-1180SAT range
  • 19-21ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

70 miles from Opelika

West Georgia Technical College
W
Waco, GA
 

West Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,140enrollment
  • $2,497net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Opelika

Gordon College
G
Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,135enrollment
  • $8,185net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Opelika

Southern Crescent Technical College
S
Griffin, GA

Southern Crescent Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,018enrollment
  • $4,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Opelika

Georgia Southwestern State University
G
Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,070enrollment
  • $12,186net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

80 miles from Opelika

South Georgia Technical College
S
Americus, GA
 

South Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $3,549net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Opelika

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus
G
Fairburn, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 979enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Opelika

Jacksonville State University
J
Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

83 miles from Opelika

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $13,016net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

87 miles from Opelika

Point University
P
East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

88 miles from Opelika

Carver Bible College
C
Atlanta, GA
 

Carver Bible College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $11,105net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

89 miles from Opelika

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

89 miles from Opelika

FAQ's

The closest community college is Chattahoochee Valley Community College and is 26 miles from Opelika. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Chattahoochee Valley Community College are $4,980 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Chattahoochee Valley 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.