Colleges Near Grafton

Colleges and universities near me in the Grafton, Iowa area

There are 36 colleges within 100 miles of Grafton enrolling a total of 135,912 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 252, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Grafton. The nearest college is North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City at a distance of 12.4 miles from Grafton. Driving time to these schools from Grafton 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 Iowa State University enrolling 29,969 students. In terms of affordability, Western Technical College in La Crosse offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,298 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 Grafton.
Grafton, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

73 miles from Grafton

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 1

76 miles from Grafton

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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 Grafton

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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 Grafton

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Iowa Central Community College
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Fort Dodge, IA
 

Iowa Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,058enrollment
  • $7,984net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Grafton

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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

82 miles from Grafton

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Winona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,133enrollment
  • $22,843net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

84 miles from Grafton

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Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
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Winona, MN
 

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,923enrollment
  • $16,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

87 miles from Grafton

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

87 miles from Grafton

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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,960enrollment
  • $11,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Grafton

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Marshalltown Community College
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Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,707enrollment
  • $7,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Grafton

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Iowa State University
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Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 29,969enrollment
  • $15,310net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

95 miles from Grafton

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
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Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

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

95 miles from Grafton

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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

97 miles from Grafton

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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

97 miles from Grafton

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $23,257net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

97 miles from Grafton

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Western Technical College
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La Crosse, WI
 

Western Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,872enrollment
  • $9,297net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Grafton

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,274enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

98 miles from Grafton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is North Iowa Area Community College and is 12.4 miles from Grafton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at North Iowa Area Community College are $6,196 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

North Iowa Area 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.