Colleges Near Shelby

Colleges and universities near me in the Shelby, Alabama area

There are 45 colleges within 100 miles of Shelby enrolling a total of 222,197 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 1,044, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shelby. The nearest college is University of Montevallo in Montevallo at a distance of 16.2 miles from Shelby. Driving time to these schools from Shelby should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Samford University in Birmingham which is ranked #213 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Alabama enrolling 39,622 students. In terms of affordability, West Georgia Technical College in Waco offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 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 Shelby.
Shelby, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $19,908net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 886-1135SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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Huntingdon College
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Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 869enrollment
  • $22,642net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1011-1211SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

55 miles from Shelby

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Marion Military Institute
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Marion, AL

Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 308enrollment
  • $10,548net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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Selma University
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HBCU
Selma, AL
 

Selma University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
 

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,907enrollment
  • $5,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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Fortis College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Fortis College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

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  • 305enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Shelby

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Amridge University
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Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 636enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Shelby

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 39,622enrollment
  • $21,761net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

56 miles from Shelby

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,189enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

56 miles from Shelby

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Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc
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Montgomery, IL
 

Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • $21,801net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Shelby

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Virginia College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Virginia College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • $28,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Shelby

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Shelton State Community College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL
 

Shelton State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,536enrollment
  • $10,410net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Shelby

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Stillman College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL

Stillman College

Private 4 Year

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  • 779enrollment
  • $12,479net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

58 miles from Shelby

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Southern Union State Community College
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Wadley, AL

Southern Union State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,673enrollment
  • $7,718net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

59 miles from Shelby

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Bevill State Community College
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Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,946enrollment
  • $6,524net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

64 miles from Shelby

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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

68 miles from Shelby

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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,672enrollment
  • $14,511net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1260SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

68 miles from Shelby

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus and is 29.6 miles from Shelby. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus are $4,980 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus 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.