Colleges Near Dayton

Colleges and universities near me in the Dayton, Indiana area

There are 78 colleges within 100 miles of Dayton enrolling a total of 488,508 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 1,420, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dayton. The nearest college is Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette in Lafayette at a distance of 3.5 miles from Dayton. Driving time to these schools from Dayton should be less than 2 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 Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana enrolling 89,705 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette in Lafayette 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 Dayton.
Dayton, IN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
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Gary, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northwest

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,880enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Dayton

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

87 miles from Dayton

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

89 miles from Dayton

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University of Notre Dame
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Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Indiana

  • 13,105enrollment
  • $28,474net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

89 miles from Dayton

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Saint Mary's College
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Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,519enrollment
  • $27,960net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1328SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

89 miles from Dayton

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Prairie State College
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Chicago Heights, IL
 

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,680enrollment
  • $6,887net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Dayton

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Ivy Tech Community College Columbus
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Columbus, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,553enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Dayton

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Harrison College Columbus
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Columbus, Indiana
 

Harrison College Columbus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

91 miles from Dayton

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Brown Mackie College Michigan City
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Michigan City, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Michigan City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 38enrollment
  • $18,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Dayton

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International Business College
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

International Business College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 186enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Dayton

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

91 miles from Dayton

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,911enrollment
  • $9,162net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

91 miles from Dayton

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Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral
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South Bend, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,661enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Dayton

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Indiana University South Bend
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South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 4,326enrollment
  • $8,785net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

94 miles from Dayton

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MedTech College Ft Wayne Campus
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Ft. Wayne, IN
 

MedTech College Ft Wayne Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 390enrollment
  • $21,689net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Dayton

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Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

95 miles from Dayton

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Holy Cross College
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Notre Dame, IN
 

Holy Cross College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 434enrollment
  • $22,650net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1203-1373SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 28

95 miles from Dayton

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,857enrollment
  • $13,380net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

97 miles from Dayton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette and is 3.5 miles from Dayton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette 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.