Colleges Near Tuscaloosa

Colleges and universities near me in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area

There are 3 colleges in Tuscaloosa and 41 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 163,760 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Alabama with a population of 90,468, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Tuscaloosa. Driving time to these schools from Tuscaloosa should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Samford University in Birmingham which is ranked #213 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 Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa, AL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

2 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Stillman College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL

Stillman College

Private 4 Year

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  • 744enrollment
  • $15,574net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

4 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Shelton State Community College
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HBCU
Tuscaloosa, AL
 

Shelton State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,166enrollment
  • $8,799net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus
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HBCU
Birmingham, AL
 

Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,919enrollment
  • $4,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Miles College
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HBCU
Fairfield, AL
 

Miles College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,258enrollment
  • $13,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

40 miles from Tuscaloosa

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University of Montevallo
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Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $17,421net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

39 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Tri State Institute
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Birmingham, AL
 

Tri State Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 381enrollment
  • $28,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Birmingham Southern College
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Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

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  • 975enrollment
  • $21,153net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

43 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Herzing University Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Herzing University Birmingham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 578enrollment
  • $21,953net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Judson College
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Marion, AL
 

Judson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Marion Military Institute
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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

44 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Bevill State Community College
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Jasper, AL
 

Bevill State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,703enrollment
  • $7,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

44 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Virginia College Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Virginia College Birmingham

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,108enrollment
  • $29,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Brown Mackie College Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Brown Mackie College Birmingham

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 280enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Tuscaloosa

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

45 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

45 miles from Tuscaloosa

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Southeastern Bible College
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Birmingham, AL
 

Southeastern Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 143enrollment
  • $13,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

46 miles from Tuscaloosa

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University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus
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Birmingham, AL
 

University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 14enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Tuscaloosa

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Shelton State Community College and is 8 miles from Tuscaloosa. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Shelton State Community College are $4,980 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Shelton 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.