Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Kansas area

There are 45 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 146,558 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kansas with a population of 3,312, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg at a distance of 17 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma which is ranked #158 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 30,936 students. In terms of affordability, Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,248 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 Columbus.
Columbus, KS within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Pittsburg State University
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Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,858enrollment
  • $16,725net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

17 miles from Columbus

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Ozark Christian College
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Joplin, MO
 

Ozark Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 689enrollment
  • $17,604net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

19 miles from Columbus

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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
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Miami, OK
 

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,717enrollment
  • $9,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Columbus

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Vatterott College Joplin
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Joplin, MO
 

Vatterott College Joplin

Private 2 Year

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  • 140enrollment
  • $19,381net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Columbus

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Messenger College
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Joplin, TX
 

Messenger College

Private 4 Year

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  • 19enrollment
  • $17,197net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

21 miles from Columbus

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

22 miles from Columbus

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Labette Community College
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Parsons, KS
 

Labette Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,425enrollment
  • $7,886net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Columbus

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Crowder College
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Neosho, MO
 

Crowder College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,034enrollment
  • $5,830net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Columbus

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Coffeyville Community College
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Coffeyville, KS
 

Coffeyville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,474enrollment
  • $6,924net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Columbus

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Fort Scott Community College
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Fort Scott, KS
 

Fort Scott Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,499enrollment
  • $6,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

45 miles from Columbus

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Independence Community College
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Independence, KS
 

Independence Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 809enrollment
  • $7,038net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Columbus

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Neosho County Community College
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Chanute, KS
 

Neosho County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,638enrollment
  • $9,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Columbus

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Cottey College
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Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 311enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

53 miles from Columbus

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Allen County Community College
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Iola, KS
 

Allen County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,007enrollment
  • $9,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

61 miles from Columbus

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Bentonville, AR

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,593enrollment
  • $6,578net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Columbus

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John Brown University
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Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

70 miles from Columbus

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Bartlesville, OK
 

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 848enrollment
  • $27,590net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 930-1100SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

69 miles from Columbus

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University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
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Rogers, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 627enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and is 20.4 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College are $4,913 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 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.