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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Bellarmine University
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Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 2,993enrollment
  • $24,432net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1243SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

69 miles from Columbus

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University of Louisville
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Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,139enrollment
  • $18,808net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

69 miles from Columbus

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College of Mount St. Joseph
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Cincinnati, OH
 

College of Mount St. Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,083enrollment
  • $15,887net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 880-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

69 miles from Columbus

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Lincoln College of Technology Florence
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Florence, Kentucky
 

Lincoln College of Technology Florence

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $22,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Beckfield College Florence
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Florence, KY
 

Beckfield College Florence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 612enrollment
  • $26,994net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Ivy Tech Community College East Central
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Muncie, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College East Central

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,895enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Columbus

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Sullivan University
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Louisville, KY
 

Sullivan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,855enrollment
  • $22,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Ivy Tech Community College Richmond
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Richmond, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Richmond

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,875enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Columbus

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 2,985enrollment
  • $9,484net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

71 miles from Columbus

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Gateway Community and Technical College
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Florence, KY
 

Gateway Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,752enrollment
  • $8,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.94Avg GPA

71 miles from Columbus

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ATA College
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Louisville, KY
 

ATA College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 337enrollment
  • $26,483net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Columbus

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DeVry University Kentucky
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

DeVry University Kentucky

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 150enrollment
  • -net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Columbus

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,440enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Harrison College Muncie
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Muncie, Indiana
 

Harrison College Muncie

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 209enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Brown Mackie College Louisville
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Louisville, KY
 

Brown Mackie College Louisville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 405enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbus

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Brown Mackie College Northern Kentucky
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Fort Mitchell, KY
 

Brown Mackie College Northern Kentucky

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 87enrollment
  • $19,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Columbus

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Thomas More University
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Crestview Hills, KY
 

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,947enrollment
  • $21,314net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

73 miles from Columbus

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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Cincinnati, OH
 

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,681enrollment
  • $6,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 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.