Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Kentucky area

There are 29 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 89,925 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 170, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Mid Continent University in Mayfield at a distance of 25.4 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Union University in Jackson, Tennessee which is ranked #169 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern Illinois University Carbondale enrolling 11,107 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,352 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 Columbus.
Columbus, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from Columbus

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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Paducah, KY
 

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,309enrollment
  • $8,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Columbus

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,868enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

32 miles from Columbus

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Daymar College Paducah Main
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Paducah, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Paducah Main

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $25,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Columbus

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Shawnee Community College
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Ullin, IL
 

Shawnee Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,174enrollment
  • $6,074net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Columbus

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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

44 miles from Columbus

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Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

45 miles from Columbus

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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Cape Girardeau, MO
 

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 134enrollment
  • $14,354net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-23ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

45 miles from Columbus

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Metro Business College Cape Girardeau
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Cape Girardeau, MO
 

Metro Business College Cape Girardeau

Private 2 Year

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  • 45enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Columbus

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Dyersburg State Community College
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Dyersburg, TN
 

Dyersburg State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,683enrollment
  • $5,803net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

52 miles from Columbus

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

54 miles from Columbus

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,107enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

67 miles from Columbus

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John A Logan College
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Carterville, IL
 

John A Logan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,272enrollment
  • $6,826net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

68 miles from Columbus

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Three Rivers Community College
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Poplar Bluff, MO
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,624enrollment
  • $6,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Arkansas Northeastern College
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Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,502enrollment
  • $5,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

75 miles from Columbus

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Union University
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Jackson, TN

Union University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,731enrollment
  • $28,585net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

76 miles from Columbus

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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 Columbus

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Jackson State Community College
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Jackson, TN
 

Jackson State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,442enrollment
  • $7,921net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is 31.8 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

West Kentucky Community and 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.