Colleges Near Decatur

Colleges and universities near me in the Decatur, Alabama area

There are 42 colleges within 100 miles of Decatur enrolling a total of 198,174 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 55,683, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Decatur. The nearest college is John C Calhoun State Community College in Tanner at a distance of 6.1 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, Tennessee which is ranked #83 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Alabama enrolling 38,644 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 Decatur.
Decatur, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Talladega College
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HBCU
Talladega, AL

Talladega College

Private 4 Year

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  • 903enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

93 miles from Decatur

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O'More College of Design
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Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

93 miles from Decatur

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Covenant College
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Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College

Private 4 Year

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  • 886enrollment
  • $25,028net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

96 miles from Decatur

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Middle Tennessee State University
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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

95 miles from Decatur

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Williamson Christian College
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Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 60enrollment
  • $10,299net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

96 miles from Decatur

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

99 miles from Decatur

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John C Calhoun State Community College and is 6.1 miles from Decatur. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John C Calhoun State Community College are $5,000 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John C Calhoun State 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.