Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Indiana area

There are 26 colleges within 50 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 79,322 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 1,167, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Manchester University in North Manchester at a distance of 14 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame which is ranked #31 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Notre Dame enrolling 13,105 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo in Kokomo offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Akron.
Akron, IN within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ivy Tech Community College Northeast
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northeast

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,538enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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48 miles from Akron

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,069enrollment
  • $11,951net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

48 miles from Akron

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Indiana Institute of Technology
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Indiana Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,595enrollment
  • $22,179net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Akron

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Brown Mackie College South Bend
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South Bend, IN
 

Brown Mackie College South Bend

Private 4 Year

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  • 131enrollment
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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Akron

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Harrison College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Harrison College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Akron

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Taylor University
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Upland, IN

Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $27,366net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

49 miles from Akron

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Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

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  • 131enrollment
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  • 100%acceptance rate
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48 miles from Akron

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Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,344enrollment
  • $19,616net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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49 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo and is 37.2 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo are $3,354 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo 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.