Colleges Near Decatur

Colleges and universities near me in the Decatur, Tennessee area

There are 51 colleges within 100 miles of Decatur enrolling a total of 233,844 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 1,598, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Decatur. The nearest college is Bryan College in Dayton at a distance of 13 miles from Decatur. Driving time to these schools from Decatur 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 #83 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 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 Decatur.


51 results

Berry College
B
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,360enrollment
  • $25,359net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

89 miles from Decatur

Shorter University
S
Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,515enrollment
  • $13,490net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1290SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

91 miles from Decatur

University of the Cumberlands
T
Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

90 miles from Decatur

Southwestern Community College
S
Sylva, NC
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $8,858net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Decatur

Western Carolina University
W
Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

92 miles from Decatur

Middle Tennessee State University
M
Murfreesboro, TN

Middle Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 20,086enrollment
  • $13,062net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

91 miles from Decatur

Northeast Alabama Community College
N
Rainsville, AL
 

Northeast Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,590enrollment
  • $3,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Decatur

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
G
Rome, GA
 

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,141enrollment
  • $3,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Decatur

Daymar College Murfreesboro
D
Murfreesboro, TN
 

Daymar College Murfreesboro

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 57enrollment
  • $27,840net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Decatur

North Georgia Technical College
N
Clarkesville, GA
 

North Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,449enrollment
  • $5,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Decatur

Georgia Highlands College
G
Rome, GA

Georgia Highlands College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,768enrollment
  • $6,055net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

97 miles from Decatur

Piedmont College
P
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,843enrollment
  • $18,792net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

97 miles from Decatur

Cumberland University
C
Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,588enrollment
  • $18,528net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

96 miles from Decatur

Lincoln Memorial University
L
Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

96 miles from Decatur

Walters State Community College
W
Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,477enrollment
  • $5,120net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

98 miles from Decatur

FAQ's

The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 23.5 miles from Decatur. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,400 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.