Colleges Near Destin

Colleges and universities near me in the Destin, Florida area

There are 83 colleges within 200 miles of Destin enrolling a total of 343,589 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 12,305, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Destin. The nearest college is Northwest Florida State College in Niceville at a distance of 10 miles from Destin. Driving time to these schools from Destin should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Florida State University in Tallahassee which is ranked #199 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Florida State University enrolling 44,161 students. In terms of affordability, Gulf Coast State College in Panama City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,750 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 Destin.


83 results

Spring Hill College
S
Mobile, AL

Spring Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $21,018net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

101 miles from Destin

University of Mobile
M
Mobile, AL

University of Mobile

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,804enrollment
  • $22,260net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

102 miles from Destin

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

102 miles from Destin

Remington College Mobile Campus
R
Mobile, AL
 

Remington College Mobile Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 255enrollment
  • $25,368net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

102 miles from Destin

Fortis College Mobile
F
Mobile, AL
 

Fortis College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 232enrollment
  • $24,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

101 miles from Destin

Virginia College Mobile
V
Mobile, AL
 

Virginia College Mobile

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $24,200net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

101 miles from Destin

University of South Alabama
S
Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,438enrollment
  • $15,664net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

104 miles from Destin

Bainbridge College
B
Bainbridge, GA
 

Bainbridge College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,746enrollment
  • $3,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

120 miles from Destin

Tallahassee Community College
T
Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,266enrollment
  • $3,138net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

127 miles from Destin

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
F
HBCU
Tallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $11,583net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

130 miles from Destin

Florida State University
F
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 44,161enrollment
  • $14,003net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

130 miles from Destin

Huntingdon College
H
Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 817enrollment
  • $23,662net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

136 miles from Destin

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College
H
HBCU
Montgomery, AL
 

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,984enrollment
  • $6,570net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

135 miles from Destin

Amridge University
A
Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

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

137 miles from Destin

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

137 miles from Destin

Auburn University at Montgomery
A
Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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

Applications Due Aug 1

138 miles from Destin

Faulkner University
F
Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

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

138 miles from Destin

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

137 miles from Destin

FAQ's

The closest community college is Jefferson Davis Community College and is 61.2 miles from Destin. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jefferson Davis Community College are $4,088 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jefferson Davis 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.