Colleges Near Leighton

Colleges and universities near me in the Leighton, Iowa area

There are 35 colleges within 100 miles of Leighton enrolling a total of 152,149 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 162, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Leighton. The nearest college is Central College in Pella at a distance of 8.1 miles from Leighton. Driving time to these schools from Leighton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 30,177 students. In terms of affordability, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 Leighton.
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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,095enrollment
  • $22,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 935-1205SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

8 miles from Leighton

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,536enrollment
  • $22,361net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

7 miles from Leighton

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,775enrollment
  • $33,446net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1418-1550SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

28 miles from Leighton

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Indian Hills Community College
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Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,236enrollment
  • $7,529net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Leighton

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Simpson College
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Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,163enrollment
  • $23,637net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

40 miles from Leighton

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AIB College of Business
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Des Moines, IA
 

AIB College of Business

Private 4 Year

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

47 miles from Leighton

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,796enrollment
  • $22,296net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Leighton

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Marshalltown Community College
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Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,870enrollment
  • $6,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Leighton

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines, IA
 

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 907enrollment
  • $24,881net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Leighton

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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

  • 4,504enrollment
  • $30,886net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

49 miles from Leighton

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Maharishi International University
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi International University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,666enrollment
  • $18,875net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

48 miles from Leighton

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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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  • 24,418enrollment
  • $10,119net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Leighton

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Vatterott College Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
 

Vatterott College Des Moines

Private 2 Year

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

49 miles from Leighton

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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

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  • 586enrollment
  • $18,288net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 940-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

51 miles from Leighton

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Purdue Global Des Moines Campus
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Urbandale, IA
 

Purdue Global Des Moines Campus

Private 4 Year

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

56 miles from Leighton

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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

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

55 miles from Leighton

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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

  • 30,177enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

65 miles from Leighton

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,042enrollment
  • $20,121net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

68 miles from Leighton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Indian Hills Community College and is 28.7 miles from Leighton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Indian Hills Community College are $4,872 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Indian Hills 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.