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 Lafayette
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Lafayette, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,339enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Columbus

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Harrison College Lafayette
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Lafayette, Indiana
 

Harrison College Lafayette

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

96 miles from Columbus

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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College
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Robinson, IL
 

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 605enrollment
  • $10,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Columbus

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Oakland City University
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Oakland City, IN
 

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $12,268net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 850-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Columbus

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Kettering College
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Kettering, OH
 

Kettering College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 812enrollment
  • $4,048net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $24,739net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,304enrollment
  • $31,551net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

100 miles from Columbus

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Miami Jacobs Career College Dayton
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Dayton, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College Dayton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Columbus

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Fortis College Centeville
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Centerville, OH
 

Fortis College Centeville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $23,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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Sinclair Community College
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Dayton, OH
 

Sinclair Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,431enrollment
  • $5,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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Lincoln College of Technology Dayton
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Dayton, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Dayton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 317enrollment
  • $22,750net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,905enrollment
  • $12,421net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1460SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

99 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.