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.
48 results
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 15
77 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 1
80 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
79 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
80 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
80 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
80 miles from Columbia
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 15
81 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
80 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
83 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
82 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
83 miles from Columbia
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
82 miles from Columbia
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
83 miles from Columbia
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 25
83 miles from Columbia
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.