Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Georgia area

There are 5 colleges in Columbus and 71 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 342,581 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 189,885, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Emory University in Atlanta which is ranked #24 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 45,296 students. In terms of affordability, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,920 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 Columbus.
Columbus, GA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Macon State College
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Macon, Georgia
 

Macon State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,702enrollment
  • -net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Middle Georgia State University
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Macon, GA

Middle Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 7,688enrollment
  • $13,174net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Central Georgia Technical College
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Warner Robins, GA
 

Central Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,683enrollment
  • $3,023net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Central Georgia Technical College
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Macon, Georgia
 

Central Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,127enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Columbus

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Wesleyan College
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Macon, GA
 

Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 660enrollment
  • $13,900net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1210SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

72 miles from Columbus

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Virginia College
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Macon, GA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $29,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Columbus

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Darton College
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Albany, GA

Darton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,120enrollment
  • $6,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Columbus

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Mercer University
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Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Georgia

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $22,087net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

75 miles from Columbus

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

75 miles from Columbus

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Georgia Military College Warner Robins Campus
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Warner Robins, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Warner Robins Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,270enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Miller Motte Technical College Macon
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Macon, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Macon

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 210enrollment
  • $23,338net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Amridge University
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Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 647enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Columbus

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

77 miles from Columbus

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Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc
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Montgomery, IL
 

Prince Institute of Professional Studies Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • $21,801net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Columbus

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Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus
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Fairburn, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 979enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Columbus

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Virginia College Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
 

Virginia College Montgomery

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • $28,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Columbus

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Faulkner University
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Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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Albany Technical College
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Albany, GA
 

Albany Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,577enrollment
  • $5,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Georgia Military College Columbus Campus and is 4.3 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Georgia Military College Columbus Campus are $5,962 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Georgia Military College Columbus Campus 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.