Colleges Near South Bend

Colleges and universities near me in the South Bend, Indiana area

There are 3 colleges in South Bend and 134 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 667,908 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 101,168, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from South Bend. The nearest college is Holy Cross College in Notre Dame at a distance of 1.8 miles from South Bend. Driving time to these schools from South Bend should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue University Main Campus enrolling 51,528 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral in South Bend 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 South Bend.
South Bend, IN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

2 miles from South Bend

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Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral
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South Bend, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral

Public 2 Year

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

2 miles from South Bend

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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

2 miles from South Bend

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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

4 miles from South Bend

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Brown Mackie College South Bend
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South Bend, IN
 

Brown Mackie College South Bend

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 131enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from South Bend

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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

4 miles from South Bend

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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

4 miles from South Bend

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Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,858enrollment
  • $24,194net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1350SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

20 miles from South Bend

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Harrison College Elkhart
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Elkhart, Indiana
 

Harrison College Elkhart

Private 2 Year

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  • 248enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from South Bend

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Southwestern Michigan College
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Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,807enrollment
  • $9,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from South Bend

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Ancilla College
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Donaldson, IN
 

Ancilla College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 344enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from South Bend

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Goshen College
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Goshen, IN

Goshen College

Private 4 Year

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  • 768enrollment
  • $19,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

24 miles from South Bend

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Lake Michigan College
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Benton Harbor, MI
 

Lake Michigan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,543enrollment
  • $9,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

30 miles from South Bend

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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

32 miles from South Bend

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Purdue University North Central Campus
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Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

33 miles from South Bend

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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Winona Lake, IN
 

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,065enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

39 miles from South Bend

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Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,958enrollment
  • $22,755net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

43 miles from South Bend

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Glen Oaks Community College
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Centreville, MI
 

Glen Oaks Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $8,236net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from South Bend

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral and is 1.5 miles from South Bend. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral 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.