Colleges Near Benton

Colleges and universities near me in the Benton, Kentucky area

There are 47 colleges within 100 miles of Benton enrolling a total of 143,169 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 4,349, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Benton. The nearest college is Mid Continent University in Mayfield at a distance of 16.2 miles from Benton. Driving time to these schools from Benton 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 Vanderbilt University enrolling 13,710 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Southwest in Evansville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Benton.
Benton, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

47 results

Aquinas College
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Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

98 miles from Benton

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,218enrollment
  • $11,986net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

97 miles from Benton

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Fisk University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Benton

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Watkins College of Art Design & Film
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Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

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  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

97 miles from Benton

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Free Will Baptist Bible College
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Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 394enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

98 miles from Benton

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

99 miles from Benton

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John A Gupton College
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Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

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  • 196enrollment
  • $12,453net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Benton

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Vanderbilt University
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Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,710enrollment
  • $25,606net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

99 miles from Benton

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Nossi College of Art
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Madison, TN
 

Nossi College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $24,206net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Benton

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

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  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Benton

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Miller Motte Technical College Madison
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Madison, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Madison

Private 2 Year

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  • 30enrollment
  • $17,763net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Benton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is 21.7 miles from Benton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are $4,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

West Kentucky Community and 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.