Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Tennessee area

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.
Athens, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $21,599net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

86 miles from Athens

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Berry College
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Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,370enrollment
  • $25,383net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1278SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

87 miles from Athens

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Shorter University
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Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $16,692net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

89 miles from Athens

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

91 miles from Athens

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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Rome, GA
 

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,742enrollment
  • $2,310net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Athens

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Toccoa Falls College
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Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,532enrollment
  • $20,657net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

92 miles from Athens

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 20,327enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

92 miles from Athens

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Walters State Community College
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Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,833enrollment
  • $5,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

92 miles from Athens

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Gainesville State College
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Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Athens

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Lanier Technical College
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Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,145enrollment
  • $6,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Athens

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Georgia Highlands College
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Rome, GA

Georgia Highlands College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,955enrollment
  • $6,779net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

95 miles from Athens

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Haywood Community College
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Clyde, NC
 

Haywood Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,260enrollment
  • $4,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Athens

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,805enrollment
  • $19,401net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1006-1220SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

94 miles from Athens

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Motlow State Community College
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Tullahoma, TN
 

Motlow State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 6,060enrollment
  • $12,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

96 miles from Athens

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Northeast Alabama Community College
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Rainsville, AL
 

Northeast Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,905enrollment
  • $1,955net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Athens

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

22 reviews

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

98 miles from Athens

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
 

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 45,069enrollment
  • $17,566net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

98 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

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.