Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Tennessee area

There 26 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 83,341 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 34,681, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,086 students. In terms of affordability, Nashville State Community College in Nashville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,104 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 Columbia.


26 results

Columbia State Community College
C
Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,954enrollment
  • $8,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

3 miles from Columbia

O'More College of Design
O
Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

23 miles from Columbia

Williamson Christian College
W
Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $10,299net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

26 miles from Columbia

Martin Methodist College
M
Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

29 miles from Columbia

National College of Business and Technology Nashville
N
Nashville, TN
 

National College of Business and Technology Nashville

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Columbia

Aquinas College
A
Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

37 miles from Columbia

Lipscomb University
L
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

36 miles from Columbia

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

38 miles from Columbia

Free Will Baptist Bible College
F
Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

38 miles from Columbia

Nashville State Community College
N
Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $6,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

37 miles from Columbia

Daymar College Murfreesboro
D
Murfreesboro, TN
 

Daymar College Murfreesboro

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 57enrollment
  • $27,840net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Columbia

Daymar College Nashville
D
Nashville, TN
 

Daymar College Nashville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $26,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Columbia

Fisk University
F
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

40 miles from Columbia

John A Gupton College
J
Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

40 miles from Columbia

Tennessee State University
T
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

40 miles from Columbia

Trevecca Nazarene University
T
Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,327enrollment
  • $16,080net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

40 miles from Columbia

Vanderbilt University
V
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

39 miles from Columbia

Fortis Institute Nashville
F
Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

39 miles from Columbia

FAQ's

The closest community college is Columbia State Community College and is 3 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Columbia State Community College are $4,666 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Columbia State Community 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.