Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Colorado area

There are 70 colleges within 200 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 372,710 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Colorado with a population of 58, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Northeastern Junior College in Sterling at a distance of 53.8 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Colorado College in Colorado Springs which is ranked #80 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Colorado Boulder enrolling 39,585 students. In terms of affordability, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,016 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 Amherst.
Amherst, CO within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Phoenix Colorado Campus
P
Lone Tree, Colorado
 

University of Phoenix Colorado Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,750enrollment
  • $18,298net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

163 miles from Amherst

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Jones International University
J
Centennial, Colorado
 

Jones International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,652enrollment
  • $15,455net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from Amherst

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Denver School of Nursing
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Denver, CO
 

Denver School of Nursing

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,084enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from Amherst

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Redstone College
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Broomfield, CO
 

Redstone College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 284enrollment
  • $24,270net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Amherst

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Boulder College of Massage Therapy
B
Boulder, Colorado
 

Boulder College of Massage Therapy

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 115enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from Amherst

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
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Denver, CO
 

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,050enrollment
  • $23,768net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Amherst

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National American University Centennial
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Centennial, CO
 

National American University Centennial

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • $20,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Amherst

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Arapahoe Community College
A
Littleton, CO

Arapahoe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,636enrollment
  • $9,691net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Amherst

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Colorado Christian University
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Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,964enrollment
  • $23,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

168 miles from Amherst

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Colorado School of Healing Arts
C
Lakewood, CO
 

Colorado School of Healing Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $44,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Amherst

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University of Colorado Boulder
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C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 39,585enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

170 miles from Amherst

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Naropa University
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Boulder, CO

Naropa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,065enrollment
  • $28,145net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

169 miles from Amherst

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Red Rocks Community College
R
Lakewood, CO
 

Red Rocks Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,470enrollment
  • $9,807net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Amherst

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Colorado School of Mines
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C
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

174 miles from Amherst

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Lamar Community College
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Lamar, CO
 

Lamar Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 668enrollment
  • $10,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 16

183 miles from Amherst

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National American University Colorado Springs
N
Colorado Springs, CO
 

National American University Colorado Springs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Amherst

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University of Wyoming
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Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 11,100enrollment
  • $12,819net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

183 miles from Amherst

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United States Air Force Academy
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USAFA, Colorado

United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 4,085enrollment
  • -net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 31

185 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeastern Junior College and is 53.8 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeastern Junior College are $5,345 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeastern Junior 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.