Decatur is a city in Georgia and it is the county seat of DeKalb county. Its population is 25,696. There are 50 colleges near Decatur, Georgia - 8 public and 42 private schools. 5 colleges are located in the city limit and 45 colleges are in 20 miles from Decatur. 45 schools provide undergraduate programs and 18 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 167,876 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $19,472 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 64.28% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,194.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Scott College In Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$50,604 | $19,550 | 1,079 | 10 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Georgia In Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 522 | 18 to 1 |
| Columbia Theological Seminary In Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $22,320 | 127 | - |
| Emory University 2.1 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$64,280 | $48,750 | 15,175 | 10 to 1 |
| Beaver Beauty Academy In Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,495 | Not Offered | 47 | 8 to 1 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College 3.8 miles from Decatur |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,954 ($3,404) | Not Offered | 3,282 | 18 to 1 |
| Beulah Heights University 4.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$8,492 | $8,460 | 359 | 6 to 1 |
| Grady Health System Professional Schools 5.1 miles from Decatur |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,940 | Not Offered | 61 | 8 to 1 |
| Atlanta's John Marshall Law School 5.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 379 | - |
| Institute of Medical Ultrasound 5.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$31,052 | Not Offered | 50 | 12 to 1 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta 5.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$19,400 | Not Offered | 65 | 5 to 1 |
| Georgia State University 5.3 miles from Decatur |
Public four-years |
$24,840 ($8,664) | $25,116 ($8,664) | 34,944 | 25 to 1 |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College 5.3 miles from Decatur |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,064 ($3,104) | Not Offered | 17,437 | 23 to 1 |
| Herzing University-Atlanta 5.3 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,450 | $9,370 | 435 | 14 to 1 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 5.6 miles from Decatur |
Public four-years |
$34,484 ($12,058) | $32,144 ($15,962) | 53,363 | 17 to 1 |
| Pro Way Hair School 5.7 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,360 | Not Offered | 67 | 20 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Northlake 5.8 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 127 | 13 to 1 |
| Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training 5.8 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$11,995 | Not Offered | 60 | 15 to 1 |
| Elaine Sterling Institute 6.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,000 | Not Offered | 641 | 20 to 1 |
| United Education Institute-Stone Mountain 6.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 911 | 20 to 1 |
| Morris Brown College 6.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$9,718 | Not Offered | 432 | 17 to 1 |
| Interdenominational Theological Center 6.6 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,518 | 60 | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta 6.8 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,825 | Not Offered | 249 | 15 to 1 |
| Spelman College 6.8 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,556 | Not Offered | 3,417 | 11 to 1 |
| Clark Atlanta University 6.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$28,310 | $22,474 | 4,252 | 16 to 1 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine 6.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $31,196 | 967 | - |
| Morehouse College 7.0 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,893 | Not Offered | 2,847 | 14 to 1 |
| Strayer University-Georgia 7.1 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 4,916 | 47 to 1 |
| Atlanta Technical College 7.4 miles from Decatur |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,950 ($3,382) | Not Offered | 4,498 | 18 to 1 |
| Oglethorpe University 7.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$47,590 | $13,950 | 1,425 | 13 to 1 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College 7.5 miles from Decatur |
Public four-years |
$10,400 ($3,248) | Not Offered | 1,549 | 20 to 1 |
| Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service In Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$20,950 | Not Offered | 338 | 24 to 1 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee 8.0 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,330 | Not Offered | 521 | 23 to 1 |
| Profile Institute of Barber-Styling 8.4 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,250 | Not Offered | 34 | 15 to 1 |
| Pontifex University 9.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $3,775 | 111 | - |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia 10.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,240 | Not Offered | 1,940 | 16 to 1 |
| Atlanta School of Massage 10.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,611 | Not Offered | 319 | 20 to 1 |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary 11.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$11,320 | $7,626 | 508 | 9 to 1 |
| The Art Institute of Atlanta 11.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$20,794 | Not Offered | 457 | 10 to 1 |
| American InterContinental University-Atlanta 12.1 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,527 | $17,643 | 801 | 8 to 1 |
| Clayton State University 12.4 miles from Decatur |
Public four-years |
$16,532 ($5,180) | $12,779 ($6,493) | 6,163 | 20 to 1 |
| Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs 12.4 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$13,900 | Not Offered | 94 | 8 to 1 |
| Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics 12.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,600 | Not Offered | 69 | 9 to 1 |
| Gwinnett College-Lilburn 13.5 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,300 | Not Offered | 156 | 8 to 1 |
| United Education Institute-Morrow 13.8 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 1,160 | 22 to 1 |
| Altierus Career College-Norcross 13.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$15,060 | Not Offered | 319 | 28 to 1 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Morrow 13.9 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$11,210 | Not Offered | 117 | 12 to 1 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta 14.2 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$31,591 | Not Offered | 538 | 34 to 1 |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy 14.3 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,740 | Not Offered | 246 | 20 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Morrow 14.4 miles from Decatur |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 242 | 22 to 1 |
