There are 2 colleges in Waterloo and 42 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 167,301 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Iowa with a population of 68,406, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waterloo. Driving time to these schools from Waterloo 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, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,290 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 Waterloo.
42 results
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa
Applications Due May 1
71 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
72 miles from Waterloo
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa
74 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
81 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
85 miles from Waterloo
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
84 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
84 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
84 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
84 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
84 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
83 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
85 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
Applications Due Aug 15
88 miles from Waterloo
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
88 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Iowa
91 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
90 miles from Waterloo
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
89 miles from Waterloo
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
92 miles from Waterloo
The closest community college is Hawkeye Community College and is 4.4 miles from Waterloo. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Hawkeye Community College are $6,090 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Hawkeye 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.