Colleges Near Kent

Colleges and universities near me in the Kent, Iowa area

There are 38 colleges within 100 miles of Kent enrolling a total of 147,240 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 61, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kent. The nearest college is Southwestern Community College in Creston at a distance of 9.3 miles from Kent. Driving time to these schools from Kent 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, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,830 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 Kent.
Kent, 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

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

9 miles from Kent

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Graceland University Lamoni
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Lamoni, IA
 

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,237enrollment
  • $16,627net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

36 miles from Kent

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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

47 miles from Kent

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Conception Seminary College
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Conception, MO
 

Conception Seminary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27enrollment
  • $35,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

51 miles from Kent

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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

55 miles from Kent

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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

56 miles from Kent

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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

60 miles from Kent

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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

59 miles from Kent

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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

61 miles from Kent

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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

62 miles from Kent

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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

63 miles from Kent

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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

64 miles from Kent

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Des Moines Area Community College
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Ankeny, IA
 

Des Moines Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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

68 miles from Kent

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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

69 miles from Kent

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Iowa Western Community College
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Council Bluffs, IA
 

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,342enrollment
  • $11,569net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Kent

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North Central Missouri College
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Trenton, MO
 

North Central Missouri College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,772enrollment
  • $9,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Kent

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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

74 miles from Kent

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
 

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 296enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Kent

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southwestern Community College and is 9.3 miles from Kent. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southwestern Community College are $6,784 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southwestern 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.