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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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $25,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

89 miles from Harlan

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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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  • 9,465enrollment
  • $8,330net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Harlan

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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

90 miles from Harlan

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 725enrollment
  • $26,926net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Harlan

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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

92 miles from Harlan

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,805enrollment
  • $16,805net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

92 miles from Harlan

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 694enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

92 miles from Harlan

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Myotherapy Institute
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Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $26,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Harlan

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Simpson College
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Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,185net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

93 miles from Harlan

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

93 miles from Harlan

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Wayne State College
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Wayne, NE
 

Wayne State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,773enrollment
  • $14,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

96 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.