Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Georgia area

There are 50 colleges within 50 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 326,979 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 1,314, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Nelson. The nearest college is Reinhardt University in Waleska at a distance of 11.3 miles from Nelson. Driving time to these schools from Nelson 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 Nelson.
Nelson, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Dalton State College
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Dalton, GA

Dalton State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,902enrollment
  • $5,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

45 miles from Nelson

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Atlanta Technical College
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Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Technical College

Public 2 Year

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

46 miles from Nelson

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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

46 miles from Nelson

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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

46 miles from Nelson

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Berry College
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Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,370enrollment
  • $25,383net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1278SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

47 miles from Nelson

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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Rome, GA
 

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,742enrollment
  • $2,310net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Nelson

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Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
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Decatur, GA
 

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

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  • 451enrollment
  • $21,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

48 miles from Nelson

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Shorter University
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Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $16,692net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

48 miles from Nelson

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Luther Rice University
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Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

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  • 556enrollment
  • $3,935net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Nelson

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Point University
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East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

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

48 miles from Nelson

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Georgia Highlands College
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Rome, GA

Georgia Highlands College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,955enrollment
  • $6,779net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

50 miles from Nelson

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $21,599net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

49 miles from Nelson

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Young Harris College
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Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $20,509net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

48 miles from Nelson

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Perimeter College
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Decatur, GA

Perimeter College

Public 2 Year

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

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lanier Technical College and is 30.6 miles from Nelson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lanier Technical College are $3,716 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lanier Technical 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.