Colleges Near Derby

Colleges and universities near me in the Derby, Iowa area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Derby enrolling a total of 95,762 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 115, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Derby. The nearest college is Simpson College in Indianola at a distance of 30.6 miles from Derby. Driving time to these schools from Derby 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 30,177 students. In terms of affordability, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 Derby.
Derby, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Iowa State University
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Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,177enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

76 miles from Derby

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Maharishi International University
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi International University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,666enrollment
  • $18,875net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

78 miles from Derby

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Marshalltown Community College
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Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

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

79 miles from Derby

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Conception Seminary College
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Conception, MO
 

Conception Seminary College

Private 4 Year

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  • 41enrollment
  • $35,625net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Derby

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

85 miles from Derby

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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 871enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

99 miles from Derby

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southwestern Community College and is 49.2 miles from Derby. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southwestern Community College are $7,024 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southwestern 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.