Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Ohio area

There 78 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 231,186 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 23,832, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Kenyon College in Gambier which is ranked #57 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio State University enrolling 60,540 students. In terms of affordability, Belmont Technical College in Saint Clairsville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,140 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 Athens.
Athens, OH within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ohio University Main Campus
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Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,145enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Hocking College
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Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $11,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Athens

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Mountain State College
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Parkersburg, WV
 

Mountain State College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • $11,066net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Athens

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

30 miles from Athens

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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Parkersburg, WV
 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,288enrollment
  • $3,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Athens

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Marietta College
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Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

35 miles from Athens

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University of Rio Grande
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Rio Grande, OH
 

University of Rio Grande

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,800enrollment
  • $26,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

34 miles from Athens

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Gallipolis Career College
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Gallipolis, OH
 

Gallipolis Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Athens

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Daymar College Jackson
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Jackson, OH
 

Daymar College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 14enrollment
  • $24,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Athens

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Washington State Community College
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Marietta, OH
 

Washington State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,556enrollment
  • $7,389net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Athens

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Ohio University Lancaster Campus
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Lancaster, OH
 

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,994enrollment
  • $7,913net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

39 miles from Athens

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Daymar College Lancaster
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Lancaster, OH
 

Daymar College Lancaster

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26enrollment
  • $25,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Athens

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Zane State College
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Zanesville, OH
 

Zane State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $7,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Athens

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Ohio University Zanesville Campus
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Zanesville, OH
 

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,923enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

44 miles from Athens

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Ohio Christian University
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Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,600enrollment
  • $20,490net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Athens

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Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
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Chillicothe, OH
 

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,928enrollment
  • $8,456net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

48 miles from Athens

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Daymar College Chillicothe
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Chillicothe, OH
 

Daymar College Chillicothe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $26,417net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Athens

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

50 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Hocking College and is 10.5 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hocking College are $5,300 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hocking 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.