Colleges Near Watkins

Colleges and universities near me in the Watkins, Iowa area

There are 50 colleges within 100 miles of Watkins enrolling a total of 210,030 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 118, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Watkins. The nearest college is Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus in Cedar Rapids at a distance of 14.5 miles from Watkins. Driving time to these schools from Watkins 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, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,488 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 Watkins.
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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

14 miles from Watkins

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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,264enrollment
  • $21,237net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

18 miles from Watkins

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Kirkwood Community College
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 

Kirkwood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,406enrollment
  • $8,413net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Watkins

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Mount Mercy University
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,526enrollment
  • $24,078net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

19 miles from Watkins

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,073enrollment
  • $25,686net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

29 miles from Watkins

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,015enrollment
  • $19,587net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

28 miles from Watkins

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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

39 miles from Watkins

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Hawkeye Community College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Hawkeye Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,787enrollment
  • $10,149net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Watkins

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Watkins

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Allen College
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Waterloo, IA
 

Allen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 497enrollment
  • $31,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

48 miles from Watkins

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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

48 miles from Watkins

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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

  • 8,945enrollment
  • $15,782net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1330SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

49 miles from Watkins

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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

53 miles from Watkins

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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

59 miles from Watkins

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Maharishi University of Management
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi University of Management

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 30

60 miles from Watkins

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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

62 miles from Watkins

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

63 miles from Watkins

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Divine Word College
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Epworth, IA
 

Divine Word College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 68enrollment
  • $12,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

66 miles from Watkins

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kirkwood Community College and is 17.2 miles from Watkins. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College are $5,700 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kirkwood 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.