Colleges Near Athens

There 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 228,745 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 21,897, 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 Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Alabama at Birmingham enrolling 21,639 students. In terms of affordability, Itawamba Community College in Fulton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,900 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.