Colleges Near Russell

Colleges and universities near me in the Russell, Georgia area

There are 46 colleges within 50 miles of Russell enrolling a total of 292,418 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 1,203, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Russell. The nearest college is University of Georgia in Athens at a distance of 18.2 miles from Russell. Driving time to these schools from Russell 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 Russell.
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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

38 miles from Russell

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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

37 miles from Russell

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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

40 miles from Russell

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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

39 miles from Russell

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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

38 miles from Russell

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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

38 miles from Russell

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Beulah Heights University
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Atlanta, GA

Beulah Heights University

Private 4 Year

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  • 375enrollment
  • $7,311net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

42 miles from Russell

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North Georgia College & State University
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Dahlonega, Georgia

North Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 6,062enrollment
  • -net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA

42 miles from Russell

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

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#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

42 miles from Russell

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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

43 miles from Russell

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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

43 miles from Russell

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 34,974enrollment
  • $16,390net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

43 miles from Russell

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,714enrollment
  • $22,373net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

43 miles from Russell

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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

43 miles from Russell

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University of North Georgia
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Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia

Public 4 Year

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  • 18,074enrollment
  • $11,687net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1215SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

42 miles from Russell

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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

45 miles from Russell

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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

45 miles from Russell

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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

44 miles from Russell

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lanier Technical College and is 20.6 miles from Russell. 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.