Colleges Near Decatur

Colleges and universities near me in the Decatur, Georgia area

There are 4 colleges in Decatur and 44 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 291,877 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Georgia with a population of 19,335, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Decatur. Driving time to these schools from Decatur 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 Decatur.
Decatur, GA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Luther Rice University
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Lithonia, GA
 

Luther Rice University

Private 4 Year

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

11 miles from Decatur

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Point University
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East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

12 miles from Decatur

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Carver Bible College
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Atlanta, GA
 

Carver Bible College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $11,105net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

13 miles from Decatur

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Clayton State University
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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

12 miles from Decatur

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Brown Mackie College Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Decatur

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American InterContinental University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,050enrollment
  • $15,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Decatur

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Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
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Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

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  • 35enrollment
  • $19,526net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Decatur

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Gwinnett College Lilburn
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Lilburn, GA
 

Gwinnett College Lilburn

Private 2 Year

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

14 miles from Decatur

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Georgia Christian University
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Lilburn, GA
 

Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

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

13 miles from Decatur

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Fortis College
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Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

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  • 450enrollment
  • $19,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Decatur

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University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Decatur

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

17 miles from Decatur

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Southern Polytechnic State University
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Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,784enrollment
  • $10,562net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.45Estimated Avg GPA

17 miles from Decatur

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Gwinnett Technical College
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Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

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

19 miles from Decatur

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Chattahoochee Technical College
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Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,017enrollment
  • $5,586net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Decatur

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Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus
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Fairburn, Georgia
 

Georgia Military College Atlanta Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 979enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Decatur

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Reformed University
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Lawrenceville, Georgia
 

Reformed University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

19 miles from Decatur

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Georgia Gwinnett College
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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

22 miles from Decatur

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Georgia Piedmont Technical College and is 3.9 miles from Decatur. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $3,158 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Georgia Piedmont Technical 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.