Colleges Near Porterdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Porterdale, Georgia area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Porterdale enrolling a total of 266,003 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 1,429, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Porterdale. The nearest college is Luther Rice University in Lithonia at a distance of 15.7 miles from Porterdale. Driving time to these schools from Porterdale 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 Porterdale.
Porterdale, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

32 miles from Porterdale

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Bauder College
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Atlanta, GA
 

Bauder College

Private 4 Year

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

32 miles from Porterdale

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 47,946enrollment
  • $15,901net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1530SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

32 miles from Porterdale

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Southern Crescent Technical College
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Griffin, GA

Southern Crescent Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,804enrollment
  • $5,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Porterdale

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Herzing University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Herzing University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 555enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Porterdale

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Morehouse College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,738enrollment
  • $34,733net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

32 miles from Porterdale

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Oglethorpe University
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Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,522enrollment
  • $22,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1106-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

33 miles from Porterdale

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Spelman College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,633enrollment
  • $37,403net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

32 miles from Porterdale

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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

34 miles from Porterdale

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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

37 miles from Porterdale

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Brown Mackie College Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

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

36 miles from Porterdale

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American InterContinental University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 729enrollment
  • $15,590net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Porterdale

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Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus
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Fairburn, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 979enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Porterdale

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University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

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

38 miles from Porterdale

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 41,615enrollment
  • $16,303net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

39 miles from Porterdale

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Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
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Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

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

38 miles from Porterdale

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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

39 miles from Porterdale

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Fortis College
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Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

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  • 488enrollment
  • $24,433net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Porterdale

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Perimeter College and is 23.3 miles from Porterdale. 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.