Colleges Near Essex

Colleges and universities near me in the Essex, Iowa area

There are 39 colleges within 100 miles of Essex enrolling a total of 132,285 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 798, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Essex. The nearest college is Peru State College in Peru at a distance of 33.4 miles from Essex. Driving time to these schools from Essex should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska which is ranked #111 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,986 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,128 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 Essex.
Essex, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

39 results

Purdue Global Omaha Campus
P
Omaha, NE
 

Purdue Global Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Essex

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University of Phoenix Omaha Campus
P
Omaha, Nebraska
 

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 46enrollment
  • $17,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Essex

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Highland Community College
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Highland, KS
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,182enrollment
  • $9,980net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

67 miles from Essex

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Southeast Community College Area
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Lincoln, NE
 

Southeast Community College Area

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,799enrollment
  • $8,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Essex

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 746enrollment
  • $21,834net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Essex

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,690enrollment
  • $24,863net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

70 miles from Essex

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

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  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

71 miles from Essex

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Myotherapy Institute
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Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • $29,303net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Essex

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
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Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Essex

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Graceland University Lamoni
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Lamoni, IA
 

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,195enrollment
  • $16,632net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

74 miles from Essex

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $18,029net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

73 miles from Essex

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

74 miles from Essex

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Vatterott College Saint Joseph
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Vatterott College Saint Joseph

Private 2 Year

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  • 66enrollment
  • $18,894net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Essex

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Missouri Western State University
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Missouri Western State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,817enrollment
  • $12,764net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

79 miles from Essex

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $28,451net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1117-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

88 miles from Essex

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Doane University
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Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,948enrollment
  • $26,112net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

87 miles from Essex

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Concordia University Seward
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C
Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,423enrollment
  • $24,099net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1235SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

93 miles from Essex

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University of Phoenix Des Moines Campus
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West Des Moines, IA
 

University of Phoenix Des Moines Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Essex

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Western Community College and is 40 miles from Essex. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College are $6,780 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Iowa Western 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.