Colleges Near Destin

Colleges and universities near me in the Destin, Florida area

There are 83 colleges within 200 miles of Destin enrolling a total of 343,589 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 12,305, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Destin. The nearest college is Northwest Florida State College in Niceville at a distance of 10 miles from Destin. Driving time to these schools from Destin should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Florida State University in Tallahassee which is ranked #199 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Florida State University enrolling 44,161 students. In terms of affordability, Gulf Coast State College in Panama City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,750 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 Destin.


83 results

Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

163 miles from Destin

Judson College
J
Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 229enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1350SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

162 miles from Destin

Marion Military Institute
M
Marion, AL

Marion Military Institute

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 320enrollment
  • $10,394net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from Destin

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
C
Phenix City, AL
 

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,641enrollment
  • $3,301net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Destin

Columbus Technical College
C
Columbus, GA
 

Columbus Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,134enrollment
  • $7,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Destin

Moultrie Technical College
M
Moultrie, Georgia
 

Moultrie Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,219enrollment
  • $5,426net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Destin

Georgia Military College Columbus Campus
G
Columbus, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Columbus Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 226enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Destin

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

171 miles from Destin

University of Phoenix Columbus Georgia Campus
P
Columbus, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Columbus Georgia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,015enrollment
  • $18,399net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Destin

Miller Motte Technical College Columbus
M
Columbus, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 300enrollment
  • $21,606net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Destin

Georgia Southwestern State University
G
Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,070enrollment
  • $12,186net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

176 miles from Destin

Central Alabama Community College
C
Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,777enrollment
  • $7,664net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

178 miles from Destin

South Georgia Technical College
S
Americus, GA
 

South Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $3,549net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

180 miles from Destin

William Carey University
W
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $15,271net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

179 miles from Destin

University of West Alabama
W
Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 880-980SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

183 miles from Destin

North Florida Community College
N
Madison, FL

North Florida Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,127enrollment
  • $4,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

182 miles from Destin

Jones County Junior College
J
Ellisville, MS
 

Jones County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,399enrollment
  • $7,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

182 miles from Destin

University of Southern Mississippi
S
Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

182 miles from Destin

FAQ's

The closest community college is Jefferson Davis Community College and is 61.2 miles from Destin. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jefferson Davis Community College are $4,088 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jefferson Davis Community 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.