Colleges Near Lake City

Colleges and universities near me in the Lake City, Georgia area

There are 42 colleges within 50 miles of Lake City enrolling a total of 283,140 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 2,612, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lake City. The nearest college is Clayton State University in Morrow at a distance of 1.1 miles from Lake City. Driving time to these schools from Lake City 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 45,296 students. In terms of affordability, Perimeter College in Decatur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 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 Lake City.


42 results

Emory University
E
Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,841enrollment
  • $26,680net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

13 miles from Lake City

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
G
Clarkston, GA
 

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,874enrollment
  • $10,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Lake City

Herzing University Atlanta
H
Atlanta, GA
 

Herzing University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 663enrollment
  • $23,073net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lake City

Oglethorpe University
O
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,491enrollment
  • $20,094net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1305SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

19 miles from Lake City

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 543enrollment
  • $12,952net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Lake City

Fortis College
F
Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 450enrollment
  • $19,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Lake City

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
S
Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 35enrollment
  • $19,526net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lake City

Brown Mackie College Atlanta
B
Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Lake City

American InterContinental University Atlanta
A
Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,050enrollment
  • $15,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Lake City

Georgia Christian University
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $23,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Lake City

Southern Crescent Technical College
S
Griffin, GA

Southern Crescent Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,018enrollment
  • $4,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Lake City

Gwinnett College Lilburn
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Gwinnett College Lilburn

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • $25,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Lake City

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

25 miles from Lake City

Chattahoochee Technical College
C
Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,017enrollment
  • $5,586net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Lake City

Southern Polytechnic State University
S
Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

25 miles from Lake City

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
P
Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Lake City

Gwinnett Technical College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 8,450enrollment
  • $13,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Lake City

Reformed University
R
Lawrenceville, Georgia
 

Reformed University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 281enrollment
  • -net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Lake City

FAQ's

The closest community college is Perimeter College and is 6.8 miles from Lake City. 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 840 to 1070. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 15 and 20. Learn more about Perimeter College admission chances.