Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Georgia area

There are 5 colleges in Columbus and 71 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 353,894 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 189,885, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Emory University in Atlanta which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 47,946 students. In terms of affordability, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,920 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 Columbus.
Columbus, GA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,544enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

78 miles from Columbus

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,923enrollment
  • $12,504net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

80 miles from Columbus

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Clayton State University
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Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,842enrollment
  • $9,397net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 868-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

81 miles from Columbus

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Fortis College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Fortis College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

81 miles from Columbus

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,504net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 865-1069SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

83 miles from Columbus

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Huntingdon College
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Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

83 miles from Columbus

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Point University
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East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,827enrollment
  • $22,622net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 972-1237SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

84 miles from Columbus

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West Georgia Technical College
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Waco, GA
 

West Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,722enrollment
  • $2,780net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Columbus

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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

86 miles from Columbus

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Atlanta Technical College
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Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,493enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Columbus

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Atlanta Metropolitan College
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Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Metropolitan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,551enrollment
  • $4,902net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

87 miles from Columbus

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Carver Bible College
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Atlanta, GA
 

Carver Bible College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $11,105net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

86 miles from Columbus

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George C Wallace State Community College Dothan
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Dothan, AL
 

George C Wallace State Community College Dothan

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,010enrollment
  • $2,916net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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J F Ingram State Technical College
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Deatsville, Alabama
 

J F Ingram State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 826enrollment
  • $2,183net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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Perimeter College
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Decatur, GA

Perimeter College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,522enrollment
  • $10,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

90 miles from Columbus

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Beulah Heights University
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Atlanta, GA

Beulah Heights University

Private 4 Year

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  • 375enrollment
  • $7,311net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Bauder College
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Atlanta, GA
 

Bauder College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 42enrollment
  • $16,942net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Georgia Military College Columbus Campus and is 4.3 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Georgia Military College Columbus Campus are $5,962 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Georgia Military College Columbus 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.