Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Kentucky area

There 48 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 220,419 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 4,452, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Centre College in Danville which is ranked #147 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kentucky enrolling 31,547 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College South Central in Sellersburg 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 Columbia.
Columbia, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lindsey Wilson College
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Columbia, KY
 

Lindsey Wilson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,159enrollment
  • $13,056net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

0 miles from Columbia

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Campbellsville University
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Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,775enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

17 miles from Columbia

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Somerset Community College
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Somerset, KY
 

Somerset Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,529enrollment
  • $5,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Columbia

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Saint Catharine College
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Saint Catharine, KY
 

Saint Catharine College

Private 4 Year

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  • 649enrollment
  • $24,513net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

42 miles from Columbia

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Centre College
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Danville, KY

Centre College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Kentucky

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $23,584net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1470SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

47 miles from Columbia

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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

51 miles from Columbia

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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

55 miles from Columbia

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Asbury University
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Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $21,506net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

63 miles from Columbia

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Berea College
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Berea, KY

Berea College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,433enrollment
  • $2,020net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1136-1298SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

64 miles from Columbia

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

64 miles from Columbia

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
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Bowling Green, KY
 

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,732enrollment
  • $7,448net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Columbia

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Tennessee Technological University
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Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,902enrollment
  • $15,188net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

65 miles from Columbia

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Daymar College Bowling Green
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Bowling Green, KY
 

Daymar College Bowling Green

Private 4 Year

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  • 17enrollment
  • $28,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Columbia

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Fortis Institute
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Cookeville, TN
 

Fortis Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Columbia

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

68 miles from Columbia

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

71 miles from Columbia

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Brown Mackie College Louisville
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Louisville, KY
 

Brown Mackie College Louisville

Private 4 Year

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  • 405enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Columbia

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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Lexington, KY
 

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,318enrollment
  • $7,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

77 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Somerset Community College and is 38.2 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Somerset 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.