Colleges Near Central City

Colleges and universities near me in the Central City, Kentucky area

There are 58 colleges within 100 miles of Central City enrolling a total of 214,062 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 5,978, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central City. The nearest college is Daymar College Madisonville in Madisonville at a distance of 20.1 miles from Central City. Driving time to these schools from Central City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Louisville enrolling 22,017 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Southwest in Evansville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Central City.
Central City, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

54 miles from Central City

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Daymar College Scottsville
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Scottsville, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Scottsville

Private 2 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Central City

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Oakland City University
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Oakland City, IN
 

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

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  • 880enrollment
  • $17,103net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 850-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

73 miles from Central City

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Volunteer State Community College
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Gallatin, TN
 

Volunteer State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,957enrollment
  • $5,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

73 miles from Central City

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Miller Motte Technical College Madison
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Madison, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Madison

Private 2 Year

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  • 30enrollment
  • $17,763net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Central City

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
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Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,648enrollment
  • $7,236net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Central City

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Nossi College of Art
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Madison, TN
 

Nossi College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $24,206net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Central City

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Southeastern Illinois College
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Harrisburg, IL
 

Southeastern Illinois College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,379enrollment
  • $8,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

78 miles from Central City

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American Baptist College
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HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Central City

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Watkins College of Art Design & Film
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Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

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  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

78 miles from Central City

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Fisk University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

80 miles from Central City

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,218enrollment
  • $11,986net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

80 miles from Central City

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

81 miles from Central City

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John A Gupton College
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Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

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  • 196enrollment
  • $12,453net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Central City

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Central City

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Aquinas College
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Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

82 miles from Central City

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

82 miles from Central City

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Free Will Baptist Bible College
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Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 394enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

82 miles from Central City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Madisonville Community College and is 21.5 miles from Central City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Madisonville Community College are $4,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Madisonville Community 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.