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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Central Ohio Technical College
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Newark, OH
 

Central Ohio Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,614enrollment
  • $10,103net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Athens

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Ohio State University Newark Campus
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Newark, OH
 

Ohio State University Newark Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,263enrollment
  • $15,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 14

55 miles from Athens

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Valor Christian College
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Canal Winchester, OH
 

Valor Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 326enrollment
  • $23,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Athens

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Denison University
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Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,416enrollment
  • $38,267net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

56 miles from Athens

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Daymar College New Boston
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New Boston, OH
 

Daymar College New Boston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26enrollment
  • $24,760net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Athens

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Capital University
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Columbus, OH

Capital University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,617enrollment
  • $24,439net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 960-1186SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

62 miles from Athens

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DeVry University Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
 

DeVry University Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,856enrollment
  • -net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Athens

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio
C
Columbus, OH
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 537enrollment
  • $32,150net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Athens

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Ohio University Southern Campus
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Ironton, OH
 

Ohio University Southern Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,181net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

63 miles from Athens

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Harrison College Grove City
H
Grove City, OH
 

Harrison College Grove City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $16,482net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Athens

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Bradford School
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Columbus, OH
 

Bradford School

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 324enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Athens

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Columbus College of Art and Design
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Columbus, OH

Columbus College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Athens

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Columbus State Community College
C
Columbus, OH

Columbus State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 25,129enrollment
  • $6,964net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

65 miles from Athens

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Franklin University
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Columbus, OH
 

Franklin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,044enrollment
  • $18,989net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Athens

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Ohio Dominican University
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Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,276enrollment
  • $21,881net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

64 miles from Athens

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Shawnee State University
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Portsmouth, OH
 

Shawnee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $13,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

63 miles from Athens

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Ashland Community and Technical College
A
Ashland, KY

Ashland Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,515enrollment
  • $6,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

66 miles from Athens

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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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Columbus, OH
 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $15,006net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

66 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.