Colleges Near Penton

Colleges and universities near me in the Penton, Alabama area

There are 88 colleges within 100 miles of Penton enrolling a total of 437,933 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 201, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Penton. The nearest college is Southern Union State Community College in Wadley at a distance of 10 miles from Penton. Driving time to these schools from Penton 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, Georgia Highlands College in Rome offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 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 Penton.


88 results

Oglethorpe University
O
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,491enrollment
  • $20,094net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1305SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

89 miles from Penton

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
G
Clarkston, GA
 

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,874enrollment
  • $10,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Penton

Snead State Community College
S
Boaz, AL
 

Snead State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,507enrollment
  • $7,667net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Penton

Luther Rice University
L
Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 581enrollment
  • -net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Penton

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 543enrollment
  • $12,952net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Penton

Brown Mackie College Atlanta
B
Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Penton

American InterContinental University Atlanta
A
Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,050enrollment
  • $15,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Penton

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

94 miles from Penton

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
P
Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Penton

George C Wallace State Community College Selma
G
Selma, AL
 

George C Wallace State Community College Selma

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $1,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Penton

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

97 miles from Penton

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

97 miles from Penton

Selma University
S
HBCU
Selma, AL
 

Selma University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

99 miles from Penton

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

98 miles from Penton

Gwinnett College Lilburn
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Gwinnett College Lilburn

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • $25,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Penton

Georgia Christian University
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $23,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Penton

FAQ's

The closest community college is Southern Union State Community College and is 10 miles from Penton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southern Union State Community College are $4,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southern Union 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.