Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Kentucky area

There are 29 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 89,925 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 170, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Mid Continent University in Mayfield at a distance of 25.4 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Union University in Jackson, Tennessee which is ranked #169 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern Illinois University Carbondale enrolling 11,107 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,352 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 Columbus.
Columbus, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

29 results

Lane College
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HBCU
Jackson, TN

Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $13,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

80 miles from Columbus

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Hopkinsville Community College
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Hopkinsville, KY
 

Hopkinsville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,028enrollment
  • $7,645net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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Brown Mackie College Hopkinsville
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Hopkinsville, KY
 

Brown Mackie College Hopkinsville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • $17,684net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Crowley's Ridge College
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Paragould, AR
 

Crowley's Ridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 201enrollment
  • $15,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Columbus

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Rend Lake College
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Ina, IL
 

Rend Lake College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,017enrollment
  • $9,909net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Columbus

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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

95 miles from Columbus

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Madisonville Community College
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Madisonville, KY
 

Madisonville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,493enrollment
  • $7,738net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Columbus

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

98 miles from Columbus

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Daymar College Madisonville
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Madisonville, KY
 

Daymar College Madisonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16enrollment
  • $26,254net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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Daymar College Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
 

Daymar College Clarksville

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 371enrollment
  • $28,119net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Columbus

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Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • $21,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is 31.8 miles from Columbus. 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.