Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Indiana area

There are 2 colleges in Columbus and 102 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 576,413 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 44,061, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is DePauw University in Greencastle which is ranked #95 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana enrolling 100,077 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus in Columbus 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 Columbus.
Columbus, IN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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MedTech College
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Indianapolis, IN
 

MedTech College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 384enrollment
  • $20,739net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Columbus

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DeVry University Indiana
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Indianapolis, Indiana
 

DeVry University Indiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 620enrollment
  • -net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Columbus

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Fortis College Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN
 

Fortis College Indianapolis

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 265enrollment
  • $28,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Columbus

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Harrison College Northwest
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Indianapolis, Indiana
 

Harrison College Northwest

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Columbus

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Ivy Tech Community College South Central
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Sellersburg, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College South Central

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,413enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Columbus

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DePauw University
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Greencastle, IN

DePauw University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,819enrollment
  • $30,507net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

59 miles from Columbus

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Union Bible College
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Westfield, Indiana
 

Union Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 164enrollment
  • $8,872net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Columbus

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Harrison College Anderson
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Anderson, Indiana
 

Harrison College Anderson

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Columbus

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Indiana University Southeast
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New Albany, IN
 

Indiana University Southeast

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,752enrollment
  • $8,829net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

60 miles from Columbus

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Mid America College of Funeral Service
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Jeffersonville, IN
 

Mid America College of Funeral Service

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 337enrollment
  • $23,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

63 miles from Columbus

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Anderson University
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Anderson, IN

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,255enrollment
  • $21,914net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

64 miles from Columbus

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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Louisville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,574enrollment
  • $8,102net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Columbus

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Miami University
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Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 18,618enrollment
  • $27,928net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

67 miles from Columbus

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Daymar College Online
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Online

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 376enrollment
  • $21,430net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Columbus

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Earlham College
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Richmond, IN

Earlham College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 696enrollment
  • $26,517net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1178-1363SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

68 miles from Columbus

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,243enrollment
  • $19,873net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1028-1203SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

68 miles from Columbus

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $25,539net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 853-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

67 miles from Columbus

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Simmons College of Kentucky
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HBCU
Louisville, KY
 

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $19,083net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Columbus and is 2.9 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus 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.