Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Michigan area

There are 50 colleges within 100 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 358,423 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 402, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Saginaw Valley State University in University Center at a distance of 22.6 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor which is ranked #50 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Michigan enrolling 51,225 students. In terms of affordability, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,560 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 Akron.
Akron, MI within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Sacred Heart Major Seminary
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Detroit, MI
 

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 338enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

85 miles from Akron

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College for Creative Studies
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Detroit, MI

College for Creative Studies

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,517enrollment
  • $34,906net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

86 miles from Akron

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,630enrollment
  • $15,347net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

86 miles from Akron

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Cleary University
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Ann Arbor, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

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  • 891enrollment
  • $27,209net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

88 miles from Akron

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Henry Ford Community College
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Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,204enrollment
  • $3,178net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

87 miles from Akron

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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,223enrollment
  • $12,444net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

88 miles from Akron

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary
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Detroit, MI
 

Ecumenical Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 64enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Akron

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $26,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

90 miles from Akron

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Wayne County Community College District
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Detroit, MI

Wayne County Community College District

Public 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 12,219enrollment
  • $5,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Akron

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University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,225enrollment
  • $19,318net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

90 miles from Akron

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,018enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

91 miles from Akron

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Washtenaw Community College
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Ann Arbor, MI

Washtenaw Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,622enrollment
  • $3,684net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Akron

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Baker College of Allen Park
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Allen Park, Michigan
 

Baker College of Allen Park

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,955enrollment
  • $12,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Akron

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,072enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

99 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Delta College and is 23.6 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delta College are $4,460 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delta 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.