Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Iowa area

There are 26 colleges within 100 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 54,783 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 1,486, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is University of South Dakota in Vermillion at a distance of 18.9 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which is ranked #332 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of South Dakota enrolling 9,868 students. In terms of affordability, Northeast Community College in Norfolk offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,240 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 Akron.
Akron, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,478enrollment
  • $15,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

53 miles from Akron

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $18,156net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

70 miles from Akron

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,595enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Akron

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Dakota State University
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Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,508enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1340SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

86 miles from Akron

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Mitchell Technical Institute
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Mitchell, SD
 

Mitchell Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,132enrollment
  • $12,868net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

94 miles from Akron

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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,024enrollment
  • $10,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Akron

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

96 miles from Akron

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 886enrollment
  • $21,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

95 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Iowa Tech Community College and is 26 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $5,042 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Iowa Tech Community College 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.