Colleges Near Tuscaloosa

Colleges and universities near me in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area

There are 3 colleges in Tuscaloosa and 41 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 163,760 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 90,468, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Tuscaloosa. Driving time to these schools from Tuscaloosa 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 38,644 students. In terms of affordability, Itawamba Community College in Fulton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,900 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 Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa, 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

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

96 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Virginia College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Virginia College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

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

97 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Amridge University
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Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 647enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Tuscaloosa

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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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#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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98 miles from Tuscaloosa

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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

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

99 miles from Tuscaloosa

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Shelton State Community College and is 8 miles from Tuscaloosa. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Shelton 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.