Colleges Near Alton

There are no colleges in Alton, but 23 are within 100 miles, enrolling 69,704 students combined.

The closest option is Northwestern College in Orange City, 2.6 miles from Alton (about 3-5 minutes by car). Alton (pop. 1,216) 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 Alton. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Alton. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Alton.

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Alton, 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
  • 90 miles from Alton

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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Northeast Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Norfolk, NE
  • | 0 reviews
  • 96 miles from Alton

Northeast is a public community college known for associate programs in agriculture, nursing, and industrial technology. The main campus is in Norfolk in northeast Nebraska.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,604
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Iowa Central Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 98 miles from Alton

Iowa Central is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The main campus is in Fort Dodge in north-central Iowa.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,902
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South Dakota State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Brookings, SD
  • | 0 reviews
  • 100 miles from Alton

South Dakota State is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and pharmacy. Most undergrads study on a residential campus in the college town of Brookings.

#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 98%
  • Net Price $19,932
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Institute of Lutheran Theology Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Brookings, South Dakota
  • | 0 reviews
  • 99 miles from Alton

Institute of Lutheran Theology is a small private Lutheran theological school known for undergraduate theology and ministry. The Brookings campus centers on confessional Lutheran study for church and ministry vocations.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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