Colleges Near Ellijay

There are no colleges in Ellijay, but 74 are within 100 miles, enrolling 553,985 students combined.

The closest option is Reinhardt University in Waleska, 26 miles from Ellijay (about 31-45 minutes by car). Ellijay (pop. 1,619) is in Georgia.

Emory University in Atlanta ranks #28 nationally. Tri County Community College in Murphy has the lowest tuition at $2,636 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Ellijay. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Ellijay. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Ellijay.

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Ellijay, GA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Maryville College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Maryville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 79 miles from Ellijay

Maryville is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate environmental studies and outdoor programs. The residential campus sits near the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1018-1188
  • Avg GPA 3.61
  • Acceptance Rate 61%
  • Net Price $21,469
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Northeast Alabama Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Rainsville, AL
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 82 miles from Ellijay

A public community college offering associate degrees and career certificates, with programs in nursing and technical fields. Most students commute to the small campus in Rainsville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,054
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Emmanuel University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Franklin Springs, GA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 81 miles from Ellijay

Emmanuel is a private Christian university known for undergraduate education and Christian ministry programs. The residential campus is set in the small town of Franklin Springs in northeast Georgia.

3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 74%
  • Net Price $20,445
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University of Georgia Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Athens, GA
  • 5.0 | 3 reviews
  • 81 miles from Ellijay

UGA is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism, business, and agricultural sciences. The historic campus anchors the college town of Athens.

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1270-1480
  • Avg GPA 4.0
  • Acceptance Rate 38%
  • Net Price $16,662
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Athens Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Athens, GA
  • 1.0 | 3 reviews
  • 81 miles from Ellijay

A public technical college offering undergraduate associate degrees and certificates in health sciences, industrial technology, and business. The campus sits in the college town of Athens near the University of Georgia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,690
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Roane State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harriman, TN
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews
  • 83 miles from Ellijay

Roane State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The main campus is in Harriman, with additional locations across East Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.17
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,249
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University of West Georgia Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Carrollton, GA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 85 miles from Ellijay

West Georgia is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The residential campus is in Carrollton, a small city about an hour west of Atlanta.

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1140
  • Avg GPA 3.31
  • Acceptance Rate 52%
  • Net Price $12,913
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Southwestern Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sylva, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 85 miles from Ellijay

Southwestern is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates in health sciences and technical career fields. The campus is in the mountain town of Sylva in western North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,176
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Western Carolina University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Cullowhee, NC
  • 4.6 | 10 reviews
  • 85 miles from Ellijay

Western Carolina is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and criminal justice. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cullowhee.

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1270
  • Avg GPA 3.44
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $13,767
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The University of the South Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Sewanee, TN
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • 89 miles from Ellijay

Sewanee is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate English, creative writing, and environmental studies. The campus occupies a 13,000-acre domain on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.

#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee 9/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1260-1390
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $34,815
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Pellissippi State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 89 miles from Ellijay

Pellissippi State is a public community college known for associate programs in engineering technology, nursing, and information technology. Multiple campuses serve the Knoxville area, with the main Hardin Valley campus in west Knoxville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,568
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South College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 92 miles from Ellijay
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $17,588
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4.8 | 5 reviews
  • 93 miles from Ellijay

Tennessee is a large public university known for undergraduate supply chain management, business, and nuclear engineering. The campus borders the Tennessee River in Knoxville.

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1200-1370
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 42%
  • Net Price $21,648
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Jacksonville State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 95 miles from Ellijay

Jacksonville State is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The campus sits in a small college town in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama.

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1000-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.43
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $14,221
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Clemson University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Clemson, SC
  • 4.4 | 10 reviews
  • 94 miles from Ellijay

Clemson is a large public university known for undergraduate engineering and business. The lakeside campus sits in the Blue Ridge foothills beside Lake Hartwell.

#25 Best Public Universities in America 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1240-1410
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.75
  • Acceptance Rate 38%
  • Net Price $25,003
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Tri County Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Pendleton, SC
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • 96 miles from Ellijay

Tri-County Technical College is a public two-year technical college known for undergraduate programs in industrial technologies, health sciences, and business. The main campus in Pendleton serves students from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $16,927
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Johnson University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • 96 miles from Ellijay

Johnson University is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The residential campus sits in a rural setting outside Knoxville.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1110
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • Net Price $22,615
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Gadsden State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Gadsden, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 99 miles from Ellijay

Gadsden State is a public community college offering associate degrees and technical certificates in areas such as nursing and industrial trades. Students take classes across multiple campuses serving Gadsden and nearby communities in northeast Alabama.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,384
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