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 Colorado Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,431enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

186 miles from Amherst

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,177enrollment
  • $5,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Amherst

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Remington College Colorado Springs Campus
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
 

Remington College Colorado Springs Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 154enrollment
  • $18,657net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Amherst

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University of Phoenix Southern Colorado Campus
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
 

University of Phoenix Southern Colorado Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 676enrollment
  • $18,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

186 miles from Amherst

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National American University Colorado Springs South
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Colorado Springs, CO
 

National American University Colorado Springs South

Private 4 Year

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  • 146enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

186 miles from Amherst

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Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs

Private 4 Year

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  • 24,808enrollment
  • $16,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

188 miles from Amherst

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Nazarene Bible College
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Colorado Springs, CO
 

Nazarene Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 566enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

188 miles from Amherst

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Colorado Technical University Online
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Colorado Springs, CO
 

Colorado Technical University Online

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 22,757enrollment
  • $13,796net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

188 miles from Amherst

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College America Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO
 

College America Colorado Springs

Private 4 Year

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  • 143enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Amherst

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Colorado College
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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Colorado

  • 2,203enrollment
  • $33,178net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

190 miles from Amherst

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Pikes Peak Community College
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Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,899enrollment
  • $9,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

192 miles from Amherst

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Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
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Colorado Springs, CO
 

Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 28enrollment
  • $24,300net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

192 miles from Amherst

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

196 miles from Amherst

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Sinte Gleska University
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Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

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  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

197 miles from Amherst

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Central Community College
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Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,519enrollment
  • $7,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

199 miles from Amherst

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

199 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.