Colleges Near Covington

Colleges and universities near me in the Covington, Georgia area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Covington enrolling a total of 267,782 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 13,118, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Covington. The nearest college is Luther Rice University in Lithonia at a distance of 17.1 miles from Covington. Driving time to these schools from Covington should be less than 1 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, Gainesville State College in Oakwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,277 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 Covington.
Covington, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Gainesville State College
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Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Covington

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Gordon College
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Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,129enrollment
  • $8,255net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Covington

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Lanier Technical College
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Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,145enrollment
  • $6,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Covington

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,711enrollment
  • $30,403net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

44 miles from Covington

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Southern Polytechnic State University
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Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,784enrollment
  • $10,562net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.45Estimated Avg GPA

45 miles from Covington

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Chattahoochee Technical College
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Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,842enrollment
  • $5,553net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Covington

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

48 miles from Covington

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Miller Motte Technical College Macon
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Macon, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Macon

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 206enrollment
  • $22,139net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Covington

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Perimeter College and is 25.3 miles from Covington. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Perimeter College are $2,960 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at Perimeter College is 850 to 1100. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 15 and 21. Learn more about Perimeter College admission chances.