Community Colleges Near Ames

Community colleges in the Ames, Iowa area

There are 37 community or junior colleges within 200 miles of Ames enrolling a total of 176,932 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 58,965, the closest community colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. The nearest community college is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny at a distance of 22 miles from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 4 hours. The largest college in the area is Des Moines Area Community College enrolling 24,418 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for community colleges in the area at $2,128 per year.

This list below ranks the local community colleges by proximity. Community colleges traditionally have open admission policies and are easy to get into.

Ames, IA within 200 miles Public 2 year

37 results

Des Moines Area Community College
D
Ankeny, IA
 

Des Moines Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 24,418enrollment
  • $10,119net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Ames

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Marshalltown Community College
M
Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,870enrollment
  • $6,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Ames

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Ellsworth Community College
E
Iowa Falls, IA
 

Ellsworth Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 685enrollment
  • $10,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Ames

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Iowa Central Community College
I
Fort Dodge, IA
 

Iowa Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,909enrollment
  • $10,037net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Ames

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Hawkeye Community College
H
Waterloo, IA
 

Hawkeye Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,796enrollment
  • $9,308net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Ames

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Southwestern Community College
S
Creston, IA
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,633enrollment
  • $10,809net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Ames

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North Iowa Area Community College
N
Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,471enrollment
  • $8,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Ames

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Indian Hills Community College
I
Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,236enrollment
  • $7,529net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Ames

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Kirkwood Community College
K
Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Kirkwood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,660enrollment
  • $8,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

102 miles from Ames

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Iowa Lakes Community College
I
Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

113 miles from Ames

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Riverland Community College
R
Austin, MN
 

Riverland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,591enrollment
  • $8,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

118 miles from Ames

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
N
Calmar, IA
 

Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,378enrollment
  • $9,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

120 miles from Ames

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Iowa Western Community College
I
Council Bluffs, IA
 

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,503enrollment
  • $11,552net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

124 miles from Ames

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Metropolitan Community College Area
M
Omaha, NE
 

Metropolitan Community College Area

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,964enrollment
  • $4,691net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

130 miles from Ames

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North Central Missouri College
N
Trenton, MO
 

North Central Missouri College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,847enrollment
  • $9,299net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

135 miles from Ames

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Nebraska Indian Community College
N
Macy, NE
 

Nebraska Indian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 624enrollment
  • $22,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Ames

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Northwest Iowa Community College
N
Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,792enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

140 miles from Ames

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
W
Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

143 miles from Ames

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