Colleges Near Rochester

Colleges and universities near me in the Rochester, Iowa area

There are 44 colleges within 100 miles of Rochester enrolling a total of 158,920 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 133, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rochester. The nearest college is University of Iowa in Iowa City at a distance of 20.2 miles from Rochester. Driving time to these schools from Rochester 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 Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,386 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 Rochester.
Rochester, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southeastern Community College
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West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,562enrollment
  • $9,924net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

59 miles from Rochester

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Carl Sandburg College
C
Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $2,754net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Rochester

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Morrison Institute of Technology
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Morrison, IL
 

Morrison Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $24,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

61 miles from Rochester

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Clarke University
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Dubuque, IA
 

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,025enrollment
  • $25,692net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 890-1045SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

62 miles from Rochester

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University of Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,795enrollment
  • $25,216net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

61 miles from Rochester

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Emmaus Bible College
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Dubuque, IA
 

Emmaus Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 197enrollment
  • $14,393net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1060SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

62 miles from Rochester

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,213enrollment
  • $22,338net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

62 miles from Rochester

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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

62 miles from Rochester

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,001enrollment
  • $25,524net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1385SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

65 miles from Rochester

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Indian Hills Community College
I
Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

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

78 miles from Rochester

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Sauk Valley Community College
S
Dixon, IL
 

Sauk Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,433enrollment
  • $8,793net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Rochester

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Hawkeye Community College
H
Waterloo, IA
 

Hawkeye Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,796enrollment
  • $9,308net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Rochester

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,696enrollment
  • $15,966net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Rochester

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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

81 miles from Rochester

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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

82 miles from Rochester

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Allen College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Allen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 489enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

85 miles from Rochester

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Highland Community College
H
Freeport, IL
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $5,542net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Rochester

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,073enrollment
  • $12,168net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

87 miles from Rochester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Eastern Iowa Community College District and is 31.2 miles from Rochester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern Iowa Community College District are $4,680 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Eastern Iowa Community College District 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.