Colleges Near Oakland

Colleges and universities near me in the Oakland, Kentucky area

There are 67 colleges within 100 miles of Oakland enrolling a total of 228,360 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 225, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Oakland. The nearest college is Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green at a distance of 12.3 miles from Oakland. Driving time to these schools from Oakland 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 University of Louisville enrolling 22,017 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College South Central in Sellersburg 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 Oakland.
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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

12 miles from Oakland

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
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Bowling Green, KY
 

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,732enrollment
  • $7,448net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Oakland

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Daymar College Bowling Green
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Bowling Green, KY
 

Daymar College Bowling Green

Private 4 Year

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  • 17enrollment
  • $28,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Oakland

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Daymar College Scottsville
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Scottsville, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Scottsville

Private 2 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Oakland

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
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Elizabethtown, KY

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,648enrollment
  • $7,236net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Oakland

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Volunteer State Community College
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Gallatin, TN
 

Volunteer State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,957enrollment
  • $5,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

49 miles from Oakland

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Lindsey Wilson College
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Columbia, KY
 

Lindsey Wilson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,159enrollment
  • $13,056net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

52 miles from Oakland

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Campbellsville University
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Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,775enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

54 miles from Oakland

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Cumberland University
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Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,588enrollment
  • $18,528net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

58 miles from Oakland

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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

58 miles from Oakland

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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

62 miles from Oakland

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American Baptist College
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HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Oakland

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Owensboro Community and Technical College
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Owensboro, KY
 

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,621enrollment
  • $7,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Oakland

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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

67 miles from Oakland

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University of Phoenix Nashville Campus
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Nashville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Nashville Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,537enrollment
  • $18,150net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Oakland

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Remington College Nashville Campus
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Nashville, TN
 

Remington College Nashville Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 240enrollment
  • $25,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Oakland

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Brescia University
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Owensboro, KY
 

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

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  • 646enrollment
  • $16,127net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 920-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

69 miles from Oakland

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Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 813enrollment
  • $20,735net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

68 miles from Oakland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and is 13.4 miles from Oakland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Southcentral 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.