Colleges Near Elma

Colleges and universities near me in the Elma, Iowa area

There are 33 colleges within 100 miles of Elma enrolling a total of 96,132 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 546, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elma. The nearest college is Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar in Calmar at a distance of 29.3 miles from Elma. Driving time to these schools from Elma should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Minnesota State University Mankato enrolling 14,709 students. In terms of affordability, Western Technical College in La Crosse offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,378 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 Elma.
Elma, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

33 results

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
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Winona, MN
 

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,020enrollment
  • $14,441net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

68 miles from Elma

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,058enrollment
  • $18,919net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 980-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

68 miles from Elma

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,301enrollment
  • $23,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

71 miles from Elma

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Western Technical College
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La Crosse, WI
 

Western Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $9,962net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Elma

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,299enrollment
  • $13,125net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

72 miles from Elma

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Globe University La Crosse
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Onalaska, WI
 

Globe University La Crosse

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $18,759net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Elma

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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

89 miles from Elma

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,069enrollment
  • $29,434net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

91 miles from Elma

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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

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $27,282net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

92 miles from Elma

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Fennimore, WI
 

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,717enrollment
  • $10,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Elma

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Divine Word College
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Epworth, IA
 

Divine Word College

Private 4 Year

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  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

94 miles from Elma

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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $20,940net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

96 miles from Elma

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Mount Mercy University
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,451enrollment
  • $23,972net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

95 miles from Elma

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Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 411enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Elma

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,709enrollment
  • $17,227net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

100 miles from Elma

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar and is 29.3 miles from Elma. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar are $6,600 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.