Colleges Near Russellville

There are no colleges in Russellville, but 36 are within 100 miles, enrolling 189,374 students combined.

The closest option is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in Bowling Green, 25.2 miles from Russellville (about 30-43 minutes by car). Russellville (pop. 6,960) is in Kentucky.

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee ranks #16 nationally.

Results are sorted by distance from Russellville. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Russellville. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Russellville.

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Russellville, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 25 miles from Russellville

A public community and technical college known for associate programs in nursing and industrial maintenance. The main campus is located in Bowling Green in south-central Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,253
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Western Kentucky University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 26 miles from Russellville

WKU is a public university known for undergraduate journalism, photojournalism, and broadcasting. The hilltop campus overlooks Bowling Green in south-central Kentucky.

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 840-1050
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $12,548
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Hopkinsville Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 33 miles from Russellville

A public community college offering associate degrees and technical programs in nursing and allied health. Most students commute to the small campus in Hopkinsville in western Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,872
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Ross College Hopkinsville Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 32 miles from Russellville
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,411
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Austin Peay State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Clarksville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 33 miles from Russellville

Austin Peay is a public university known for undergraduate education and nursing. The Clarksville campus is close to Fort Campbell and draws many military-connected students.

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 843-1126
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $9,882
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Welch College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Gallatin, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 38 miles from Russellville

Welch College is a small private Free Will Baptist college known for undergraduate biblical studies, Christian ministry, and teacher education. The residential campus sits in Gallatin, northeast of Nashville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.34
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $21,157
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Volunteer State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • 40 miles from Russellville

Volunteer State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The Gallatin campus primarily serves commuting students from the greater Nashville area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,651
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Nossi College of Art and Design Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 42 miles from Russellville
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 46%
  • Net Price $24,044
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American Baptist College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 44 miles from Russellville

American Baptist College is a small private HBCU known for undergraduate theology and ministry. Students study on a compact Nashville campus with deep roots in Baptist tradition.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,340
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Fisk University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 47 miles from Russellville

Fisk is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate natural sciences and music. The historic urban campus sits in Nashville and is closely tied to the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1140-1510
  • Avg GPA 3.1
  • Acceptance Rate 37%
  • Net Price $18,595
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John A Gupton College Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 48 miles from Russellville

John A. Gupton is a private college known for undergraduate funeral service and mortuary science. The small urban campus is located in Nashville.

  • SAT Range 890-960
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,334
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Tennessee State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 47 miles from Russellville

Tennessee State is a public HBCU known for undergraduate nursing, business, and engineering. The urban campus is in Nashville.

#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
  • SAT Range 880-1050
  • Avg GPA 3.22
  • Acceptance Rate 70%
  • Net Price $14,586
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Madisonville Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Madisonville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 50 miles from Russellville

Madisonville Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The campus is located in the small western Kentucky city of Madisonville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,141
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Belmont University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4.0 | 4 reviews
  • 49 miles from Russellville

Belmont is a private university known for undergraduate music business, commercial music, and entertainment programs. The urban Nashville campus has long ties to the city's recording and music industry.

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1160-1350
  • Avg GPA 3.83
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $38,578
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Nashville State Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 49 miles from Russellville

Nashville State is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and information technology. Most students commute to its urban Nashville campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.91
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,892
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Trevecca Nazarene University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 49 miles from Russellville

Trevecca is a private Nazarene university known for undergraduate education, business, and ministry programs. Most students live on the urban Nashville campus.

#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1235
  • Avg GPA 3.43
  • Acceptance Rate 69%
  • Net Price $18,035
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Vanderbilt University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5.0 | 5 reviews
  • 48 miles from Russellville

Vanderbilt is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate education, music, and the sciences. The tree-lined urban campus is a designated arboretum in the heart of Nashville.

#16 Best Colleges in America 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1500-1570
  • Avg GPA 3.89
  • Acceptance Rate 6%
  • Net Price $25,186
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Remington College Nashville Campus Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 49 miles from Russellville

Remington College Nashville is a private career college known for undergraduate programs in nursing and criminal justice. The urban campus emphasizes career-focused associate and bachelor's study.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,067
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