Colleges Near Payson

Colleges and universities near me in the Payson, Arizona area

There are 39 colleges within 100 miles of Payson enrolling a total of 599,699 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arizona with a population of 15,301, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Payson. The nearest college is Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix at a distance of 56.9 miles from Payson. Driving time to these schools from Payson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in Prescott which is ranked #266 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Phoenix Online Campus enrolling 252,238 students. In terms of affordability, Central Arizona College in Coolidge offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,500 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 Payson.
Payson, AZ within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

39 results

Yavapai College
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Prescott, AZ

Yavapai College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,997enrollment
  • $7,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Payson

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Collins College
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Phoenix, Arizona
 

Collins College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 980enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Payson

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College America Flagstaff
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Flagstaff, AZ
 

College America Flagstaff

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7enrollment
  • $24,502net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
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Prescott, AZ

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 3,162enrollment
  • $38,909net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

70 miles from Payson

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Grand Canyon University
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Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

 

  • 101,816enrollment
  • $21,939net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Phoenix College
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Phoenix, AZ
 

Phoenix College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,649enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus
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Phoenix, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,249enrollment
  • $18,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Prescott College
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Prescott, AZ
 

Prescott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 969enrollment
  • $25,317net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1290SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

69 miles from Payson

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Rio Salado College
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Tempe, AZ
 

Rio Salado College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,078enrollment
  • $6,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
P
Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix Online Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252,238enrollment
  • $14,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Golf Academy of America Chandler
G
Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Payson

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Fortis College Phoenix
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Phoenix, AZ
 

Fortis College Phoenix

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Indian Bible College
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Flagstaff, Arizona
 

Indian Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • $5,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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University of Advancing Technology
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Tempe, AZ
 

University of Advancing Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $20,164net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

71 miles from Payson

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Chandler/Gilbert Community College
C
Chandler, AZ
 

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,775enrollment
  • $13,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Payson

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South Mountain Community College
S
Phoenix, AZ
 

South Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,706enrollment
  • $11,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Payson

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International Baptist College
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Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

74 miles from Payson

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Ottawa University Surprise
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Surprise, Arizona
 

Ottawa University Surprise

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,736enrollment
  • $35,402net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Payson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Paradise Valley Community College and is 56.9 miles from Payson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Paradise Valley Community College are $2,070 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Paradise Valley 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.