Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Ohio area

There 78 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 231,186 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 23,832, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Kenyon College in Gambier which is ranked #57 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio State University enrolling 60,540 students. In terms of affordability, Belmont Technical College in Saint Clairsville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,140 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 Athens.
Athens, OH within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Chatfield College
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Saint Martin, OH
 

Chatfield College

Private 2 Year

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  • 129enrollment
  • $15,880net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Athens

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

99 miles from Athens

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Clark State Community College
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Springfield, OH
 

Clark State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,703enrollment
  • $8,192net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Athens

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

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  • 656enrollment
  • $14,070net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

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99 miles from Athens

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 2,315enrollment
  • $13,788net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 888-1130SAT range
  • 6-9ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

98 miles from Athens

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West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, WV
 

West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport

Private 2 Year

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  • 146enrollment
  • $15,139net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

98 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Hocking College and is 10.5 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hocking College are $5,300 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hocking 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.