Colleges Near Amherst

There are no colleges in Amherst, but 50 are within 200 miles, enrolling 354,452 students combined.

The closest option is Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, 53.8 miles from Amherst (about 1-2 hours by car). Amherst (pop. 58) is in Colorado.

Colorado College in Colorado Springs ranks #78 nationally. Oglala Lakota College in Kyle has the lowest tuition at $2,684 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Amherst. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Amherst. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Amherst.

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Northeastern Junior College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sterling, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 54 miles from Amherst

Northeastern Junior College is a public two-year college known for undergraduate agriculture and nursing. The campus sits in the small town of Sterling on Colorado's northeastern plains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.12
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,762
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Mid Plains Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • North Platte, NE
  • | 0 reviews
  • 78 miles from Amherst

Mid-Plains is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and technical trades. Most students commute to the campus in North Platte.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,341
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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Curtis, NE
  • | 0 reviews
  • 87 miles from Amherst

A public two-year college known for undergraduate veterinary technology and agricultural production. Students study on a small campus in the rural town of Curtis in southwestern Nebraska.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,412
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Morgan Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Fort Morgan, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 89 miles from Amherst

Morgan Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and agriculture programs. The small-town campus sits in Fort Morgan on Colorado's eastern plains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,222
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Fort Hays State University Northwest Kansas Technical College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Goodland, KS
  • | 0 reviews
  • 96 miles from Amherst

Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public two-year technical college of Fort Hays State University known for applied programs in diesel technology, welding, and practical nursing. Students study on a small campus in Goodland in northwest Kansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,872
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Colby Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Colby, KS
  • | 0 reviews
  • 108 miles from Amherst

Colby Community College is a community college known for undergraduate veterinary technology and agriculture programs. The small-town campus sits in northwestern Kansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.96
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,230
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Summit Christian College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Gering, Nebraska
  • | 0 reviews
  • 111 miles from Amherst

Summit Christian is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus is in Gering in western Nebraska near Scotts Bluff.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 42%
  • Net Price $21,803
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Western Nebraska Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • | 0 reviews
  • 112 miles from Amherst

A community college known for undergraduate nursing and applied technical programs. The main campus is in Scottsbluff in Nebraska's Panhandle.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,334
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University of Northern Colorado Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Greeley, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 134 miles from Amherst

Northern Colorado is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and performing arts. The campus is located in Greeley in northern Colorado.

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $19,376
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Aims Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Greeley, CO
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews
  • 137 miles from Amherst

Aims is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, aviation, and agriculture. The main campus is in Greeley in northern Colorado.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,384
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Laramie County Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 139 miles from Amherst

Laramie County Community College is a public community college offering two-year associate degrees and career-technical programs. The campus is in Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital city.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.95
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,113
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Eastern Wyoming College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Torrington, WY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 142 miles from Amherst

Eastern Wyoming College is a public community college known for associate programs in agriculture and veterinary technology. The small rural campus sits in Torrington near the Nebraska border.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,701
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Colorado State University Fort Collins Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 5.0 | 3 reviews
  • 153 miles from Amherst

Colorado State is a large public university known for undergraduate natural resources, agriculture, and engineering. The campus sits in the college town of Fort Collins near the Rocky Mountain foothills.

#4 Best Public Universities in Colorado 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.68
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $21,011
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Chadron State College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Chadron, NE
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • 154 miles from Amherst

Chadron State is a public college known for undergraduate teacher education and rangeland management. The residential campus sits in a small college town in Nebraska's northwestern Pine Ridge region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,292
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IBMC College Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 153 miles from Amherst
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $34,590
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Denver, CO
  • 3.0 | 5 reviews
  • 155 miles from Amherst

CU Denver is a public university known for undergraduate architecture, business, and engineering. The urban campuses include downtown Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.

#3 Best Value Colleges in Colorado 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1220
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $14,831
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Community College of Aurora Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Aurora, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 154 miles from Amherst

A public community college offering associate degrees and certificates with programs in health sciences and business. Its campuses are located in the Denver suburb of Aurora.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,352
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Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Denver, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 158 miles from Amherst
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,516
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