Colleges Near Covington

Colleges and universities near me in the Covington, Georgia area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Covington enrolling a total of 259,294 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 13,118, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Covington. The nearest college is Luther Rice University in Lithonia at a distance of 17.1 miles from Covington. Driving time to these schools from Covington should be less than 1 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, Gainesville State College in Oakwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,277 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 Covington.


44 results

Luther Rice University
L
Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 581enrollment
  • -net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Covington

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
G
Decatur, GA
 

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 479enrollment
  • $11,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

20 miles from Covington

Gwinnett College Lilburn
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Gwinnett College Lilburn

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • $25,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Covington

Perimeter College
P
Decatur, GA

Perimeter College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,456enrollment
  • $9,022net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 840-1070SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Covington

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
G
Clarkston, GA
 

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,874enrollment
  • $10,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Covington

Agnes Scott College
A
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,114enrollment
  • $24,305net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

28 miles from Covington

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,847enrollment
  • $9,792net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

28 miles from Covington

DeVry University Georgia
D
Decatur, Georgia
 

DeVry University Georgia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Covington

Gwinnett Technical College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 8,450enrollment
  • $13,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Covington

Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due May 3

27 miles from Covington

Georgia Christian University
G
Lilburn, GA
 

Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $23,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Covington

Reformed University
R
Lawrenceville, Georgia
 

Reformed University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 281enrollment
  • -net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Covington

Beulah Heights University
B
Atlanta, GA

Beulah Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 371enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

31 miles from Covington

Emory University
E
Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,841enrollment
  • $26,680net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

31 miles from Covington

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 543enrollment
  • $12,952net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Covington

Atlanta Technical College
A
Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Covington

Atlanta Metropolitan College
A
Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Metropolitan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,435enrollment
  • $6,758net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

33 miles from Covington

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,000enrollment
  • $30,015net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

34 miles from Covington

FAQ's

The closest community college is Perimeter College and is 25.3 miles from Covington. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Perimeter College are $2,960 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at Perimeter College is 840 to 1070. Successful applicants usually have an ACT score between 15 and 20. Learn more about Perimeter College admission chances.