Colleges Near Riverdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Riverdale, Georgia area

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

Located in Georgia with a population of 15,134, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Riverdale. The nearest college is Clayton State University in Morrow at a distance of 5.2 miles from Riverdale. Driving time to these schools from Riverdale 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 Riverdale.
Riverdale, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
 

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 43,190enrollment
  • $18,079net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

34 miles from Riverdale

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Reformed University
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Lawrenceville, Georgia
 

Reformed University

Private 4 Year

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

34 miles from Riverdale

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Georgia Gwinnett College
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Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

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  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due May 3

37 miles from Riverdale

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Gordon College
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Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,135enrollment
  • $8,185net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Riverdale

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

40 miles from Riverdale

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West Georgia Technical College
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Waco, GA
 

West Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,140enrollment
  • $2,497net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Riverdale

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The closest community college is Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus and is 8.4 miles from Riverdale. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus are $5,530 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus 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.