Colleges Near Harlan

Colleges and universities near me in the Harlan, Iowa area

There are 47 colleges within 100 miles of Harlan enrolling a total of 194,435 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 5,106, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Harlan. The nearest college is Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs at a distance of 35.7 miles from Harlan. Driving time to these schools from Harlan should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska which is ranked #117 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 29,969 students. In terms of affordability, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,448 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 Harlan.
Harlan, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southwestern Community College
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Creston, IA
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,581enrollment
  • $9,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Harlan

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

69 miles from Harlan

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Little Priest Tribal College
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Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $9,194net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Harlan

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,249enrollment
  • $23,947net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

78 miles from Harlan

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,150enrollment
  • $7,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Harlan

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Purdue Global Des Moines Campus
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Urbandale, IA
 

Purdue Global Des Moines Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 760enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Harlan

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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

79 miles from Harlan

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

82 miles from Harlan

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 927enrollment
  • $21,620net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

83 miles from Harlan

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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 Harlan

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Peru State College
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Peru, NE
 

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $12,618net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Harlan

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AIB College of Business
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Des Moines, IA
 

AIB College of Business

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 348enrollment
  • $12,440net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Harlan

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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA

Drake University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

  • 4,685enrollment
  • $30,333net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

86 miles from Harlan

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Vatterott College Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
 

Vatterott College Des Moines

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $18,401net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Harlan

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Des Moines Area Community College
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Ankeny, IA
 

Des Moines Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 21,637enrollment
  • $9,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Harlan

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Ankeny, IA
 

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 448enrollment
  • $14,845net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 940-1230SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

88 miles from Harlan

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines, IA
 

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 911enrollment
  • $22,433net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

88 miles from Harlan

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

89 miles from Harlan

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Western Community College and is 35.7 miles from Harlan. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College are $6,540 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.