There 53 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 312,731 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 13,458, 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 Sewanee The University of the South in Sewanee which is ranked #82 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Kennesaw State University enrolling 45,069 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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.
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Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 1
52 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
51 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Mar 1
55 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
56 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
55 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
58 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
58 miles from Athens
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due Aug 1
71 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
73 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 15
73 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Aug 1
77 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee
Applications Due Feb 1
76 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
78 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
78 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
10 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Mar 1
81 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
83 miles from Athens
The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 23.3 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,530 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Cleveland State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.29. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College admission chances.