Colleges Near Akron

There are no colleges in Akron, but 23 are within 100 miles, enrolling 56,335 students combined.

The closest option is University of South Dakota in Vermillion, 18.9 miles from Akron (about 23-32 minutes by car). Akron (pop. 1,486) is in Iowa.

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ranks #284 nationally. Kairos University in Sioux Falls has the lowest tuition at $3,600 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Akron. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Akron. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Akron.

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Akron, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Dakota State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Madison, SD
  • 4.3 | 7 reviews
  • 87 miles from Akron

Dakota State is a public university known for undergraduate cybersecurity, computer science, and information systems. Most students live on a residential campus in the small college town of Madison.

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1190-1440
  • Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $20,438
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Mitchell Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Mitchell, SD
  • | 0 reviews
  • 94 miles from Akron

Mitchell Tech is a public two-year technical college known for undergraduate programs in agriculture, power line technology, and nursing. Most students pursue hands-on associate degrees and certificates on its campus in Mitchell.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.09
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,570
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Iowa Lakes Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Estherville, IA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 95 miles from Akron

Iowa Lakes is a community college known for undergraduate wind energy technology and agriculture programs. The Estherville campus sits in rural northwest Iowa.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,278
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Midland University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Fremont, NE
  • | 0 reviews
  • 96 miles from Akron

Midland is a private Lutheran university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and education. Most students live on the residential campus in Fremont, northwest of Omaha.

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 963-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.26
  • Acceptance Rate 66%
  • Net Price $26,643
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Dakota Wesleyan University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Mitchell, SD
  • | 0 reviews
  • 95 miles from Akron

Dakota Wesleyan is a small private university with undergraduate programs in nursing, education, and business. The residential campus is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1420
  • Avg GPA 3.36
  • Acceptance Rate 73%
  • Net Price $22,990
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