Colleges Near Shelby

Colleges and universities near me in the Shelby, Iowa area

There are 50 colleges within 100 miles of Shelby enrolling a total of 205,846 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 641, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shelby. The nearest college is Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs at a distance of 24.3 miles from Shelby. Driving time to these schools from Shelby should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska which is ranked #111 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Iowa State University enrolling 30,177 students. In terms of affordability, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,030 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 Shelby.
Shelby, 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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  • 1,633enrollment
  • $10,809net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Shelby

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Peru State College
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Peru, NE
 

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,638enrollment
  • $11,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Shelby

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Little Priest Tribal College
L
Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $11,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Shelby

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,690enrollment
  • $24,863net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

78 miles from Shelby

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Southeast Community College Area
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Lincoln, NE
 

Southeast Community College Area

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,799enrollment
  • $8,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Shelby

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $18,156net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

79 miles from Shelby

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 746enrollment
  • $21,834net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Shelby

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $23,482net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

81 miles from Shelby

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Shelby

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
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Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Shelby

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $18,029net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

81 miles from Shelby

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

80 miles from Shelby

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Myotherapy Institute
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Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • $29,303net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Shelby

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,771net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

85 miles from Shelby

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

85 miles from Shelby

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 940enrollment
  • $23,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

86 miles from Shelby

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University of Phoenix Des Moines Campus
P
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

86 miles from Shelby

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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

87 miles from Shelby

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Western Community College and is 24.3 miles from Shelby. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College are $6,780 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Iowa Western 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.