Colleges Near Algona

Colleges and universities near me in the Algona, Iowa area

There are 22 colleges within 100 miles of Algona enrolling a total of 107,157 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 5,560, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Algona. The nearest college is Waldorf College in Forest City at a distance of 32.4 miles from Algona. Driving time to these schools from Algona should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Iowa State University in Ames which is ranked #352 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 29,969 students. In terms of affordability, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,560 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 Algona.
Algona, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Ankeny, IA
 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 448enrollment
  • $14,845net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 940-1230SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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97 miles from Algona

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 8,945enrollment
  • $15,782net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1330SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

98 miles from Algona

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Des Moines Area Community College
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Ankeny, IA
 

Des Moines Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,637enrollment
  • $9,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Algona

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Algona

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Lakes Community College and is 38 miles from Algona. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Lakes Community College are $7,004 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Iowa Lakes 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.