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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Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley
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Terre Haute, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,132enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Columbus

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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 916-1133SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

79 miles from Columbus

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Miami Jacobs Career College Sharonville
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Sharonville, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Sharonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $21,731net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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Fortis College Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, OH
 

Fortis College Cincinnati

Private 2 Year

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  • 403enrollment
  • $23,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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Indiana State University
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Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,304enrollment
  • $13,321net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

82 miles from Columbus

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UC Blue Ash College
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Blue Ash, OH
 

UC Blue Ash College

Public 4 Year

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  • 7,166enrollment
  • $9,388net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

81 miles from Columbus

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Athenaeum of Ohio
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Cincinnati, Ohio
 

Athenaeum of Ohio

Private 4 Year

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  • 166enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Columbus

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Saint Mary of the Woods College
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Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
 

Saint Mary of the Woods College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,227enrollment
  • $18,470net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 875-1070SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

85 miles from Columbus

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Indiana University Kokomo
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Kokomo, IN

Indiana University Kokomo

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 2,892enrollment
  • $6,459net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

87 miles from Columbus

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Miami University Middletown
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Middletown, OH
 

Miami University Middletown

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,213enrollment
  • $13,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

86 miles from Columbus

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Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo
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Kokomo, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,403enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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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

  • 2,398enrollment
  • $25,698net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,689enrollment
  • $9,672net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Lincoln College of Technology Franklin LCT
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Franklin, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Franklin LCT

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 188enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Indiana Wesleyan University
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Marion, IN

Indiana Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,207enrollment
  • $23,364net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

91 miles from Columbus

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Vincennes University
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Vincennes, IN
 

Vincennes University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 18,438enrollment
  • $10,932net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

94 miles from Columbus

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University of Cincinnati Clermont College
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Batavia, OH
 

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,324enrollment
  • $8,892net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

93 miles from Columbus

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Miami Jacobs Career College Springboro
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Springboro, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Springboro

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 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.