There 30 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 103,427 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Iowa with a population of 58,965, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 29,969 students. In terms of affordability, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown 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 Ames.
30 results
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa
1 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
20 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
22 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
Applications Due Aug 15
28 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
27 miles from Ames
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
27 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Iowa
29 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa
Applications Due Aug 15
46 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Value in Iowa
Applications Due Jan 15
50 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
57 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa
69 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Ames
The closest community college is Des Moines Area Community College and is 22 miles from Ames. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Des Moines Area Community College are $5,340 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Des Moines Area 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.