Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Iowa area

There are 39 colleges within 100 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 133,648 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 127, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is Luther College in Decorah at a distance of 30.7 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Minnesota State University Mankato enrolling 14,590 students. In terms of affordability, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,290 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 Chester.
Chester, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

39 results

Allen College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Allen College

Private 4 Year

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  • 497enrollment
  • $31,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

66 miles from Chester

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Waldorf College
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Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,763enrollment
  • $18,620net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

66 miles from Chester

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

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

68 miles from Chester

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

70 miles from Chester

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Hawkeye Community College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Hawkeye Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,787enrollment
  • $10,149net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Chester

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $31,494net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

78 miles from Chester

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St Olaf College
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Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

78 miles from Chester

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Ellsworth Community College
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Iowa Falls, IA
 

Ellsworth Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 718enrollment
  • $10,207net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Chester

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

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  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

94 miles from Chester

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Dakota County Technical College
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Rosemount, MN
 

Dakota County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,717enrollment
  • $11,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Chester

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

93 miles from Chester

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Fennimore, WI
 

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,710enrollment
  • $10,027net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Chester

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University of Wisconsin River Falls
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River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin River Falls

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 5,188enrollment
  • $13,427net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

95 miles from Chester

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
M
Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $18,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Chester

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $10,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

96 miles from Chester

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,072enrollment
  • $30,297net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

99 miles from Chester

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Inver Hills Community College
I
Inver Grove Heights, MN
 

Inver Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,459enrollment
  • $10,496net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

98 miles from Chester

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Chippewa Valley Technical College
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Eau Claire, WI
 

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,364enrollment
  • $10,302net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar and is 33.3 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar are $6,270 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar 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.