Colleges Near Pella

Colleges and universities near me in the Pella, Iowa area

There 36 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 154,106 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 10,352, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Pella. Driving time to these schools from Pella 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 University of Iowa enrolling 30,015 students. In terms of affordability, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,560 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 Pella.
Pella, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,169enrollment
  • $23,303net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1218SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

0 miles from Pella

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

15 miles from Pella

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Grinnell College
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Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Iowa

  • 1,759enrollment
  • $33,467net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

26 miles from Pella

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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

34 miles from Pella

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Indian Hills Community College
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Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,361enrollment
  • $7,142net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Pella

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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

39 miles from Pella

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#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

39 miles from Pella

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

39 miles from Pella

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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

40 miles from Pella

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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

42 miles from Pella

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Marshalltown Community College
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Marshalltown, IA
 

Marshalltown Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,707enrollment
  • $7,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Pella

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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

41 miles from Pella

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

Applications Due Aug 1

43 miles from Pella

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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

48 miles from Pella

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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

47 miles from Pella

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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

57 miles from Pella

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Maharishi University of Management
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi University of Management

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,673enrollment
  • $16,979net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

56 miles from Pella

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Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 411enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Pella

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Indian Hills Community College and is 36.8 miles from Pella. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Indian Hills Community College are $4,680 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.