Colleges Near Alachua

Colleges and universities near me in the Alachua, Florida area

There are 34 colleges within 100 miles of Alachua enrolling a total of 198,924 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 9,059, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Alachua. The nearest college is Santa Fe College in Gainesville at a distance of 6.9 miles from Alachua. Driving time to these schools from Alachua should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Florida in Gainesville which is ranked #78 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Florida enrolling 55,211 students. In terms of affordability, Santa Fe College in Gainesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,872 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 Alachua.
Alachua, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

34 results

Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,623enrollment
  • $26,547net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

70 miles from Alachua

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North Florida Community College
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Madison, FL

North Florida Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,127enrollment
  • $4,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

74 miles from Alachua

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Beacon College
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Leesburg, FL
 

Beacon College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 501enrollment
  • $43,474net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

76 miles from Alachua

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Lake Sumter State College
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Leesburg, FL
 

Lake Sumter State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,460enrollment
  • $7,350net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Alachua

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Stetson University
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DeLand, FL

Stetson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,928enrollment
  • $25,756net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1305SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

87 miles from Alachua

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

89 miles from Alachua

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Georgia Military College Valdosta Campus
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Valdosta, Georgia

Georgia Military College Valdosta Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,328enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Alachua

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
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Valdosta, GA
 

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,003enrollment
  • $4,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Alachua

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

95 miles from Alachua

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Daytona State College
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Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 11,584enrollment
  • $5,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Alachua

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,301enrollment
  • $38,983net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

95 miles from Alachua

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 11,574enrollment
  • $17,002net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 25-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Alachua

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Waycross College
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Waycross, Georgia
 

Waycross College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 964enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Alachua

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Golf Academy of America Altamonte Springs
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Apopka, FL
 

Golf Academy of America Altamonte Springs

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 115enrollment
  • $22,934net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Alachua

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Okefenokee Technical College
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Waycross, Georgia
 

Okefenokee Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,334enrollment
  • $4,579net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Alachua

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Coastal Pines Technical College
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Waycross, GA
 

Coastal Pines Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,747enrollment
  • $4,335net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Alachua

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Florida Gateway College and is 28.2 miles from Alachua. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Florida Gateway College are $3,100 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Florida Gateway 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.