Colleges Near Paton

Colleges and universities near me in the Paton, Iowa area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Paton enrolling a total of 96,543 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 236, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Paton. The nearest college is Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge at a distance of 22.7 miles from Paton. Driving time to these schools from Paton 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, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls 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 Paton.
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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
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Mason City, IA
 

Purdue Global Mason City Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 142enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Paton

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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

87 miles from Paton

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North Iowa Area Community College
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Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,471enrollment
  • $8,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Paton

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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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  • 2,024enrollment
  • $10,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Paton

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 9,013enrollment
  • $15,931net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

95 miles from Paton

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Paton

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $23,321net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 978-1235SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

98 miles from Paton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Central Community College and is 22.7 miles from Paton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Central Community College are $5,376 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Iowa Central 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.