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.
Opelika, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Gadsden State Community College
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HBCU
Gadsden, AL
 

Gadsden State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,352enrollment
  • $4,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Opelika

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Selma University
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HBCU
Selma, AL
 

Selma University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

98 miles from Opelika

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Wesleyan College
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Macon, GA
 

Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 660enrollment
  • $13,900net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1210SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

98 miles from Opelika

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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

99 miles from Opelika

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Agnes Scott College
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Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,114enrollment
  • $24,305net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Emory University
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Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,841enrollment
  • $26,680net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Central Georgia Technical College
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Macon, Georgia
 

Central Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,127enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Opelika

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Middle Georgia Technical College
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Warner Robins, Georgia
 

Middle Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,562enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Opelika

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Chattahoochee Technical College
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Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,017enrollment
  • $5,586net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Opelika

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Fortis College
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Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 450enrollment
  • $19,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Opelika

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Virginia College
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Macon, GA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 298enrollment
  • $29,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Opelika

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Miller Motte Technical College Macon
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Macon, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Macon

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 210enrollment
  • $23,338net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Opelika

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Central Georgia Technical College
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Warner Robins, GA
 

Central Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,683enrollment
  • $3,023net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Opelika

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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.