Colleges Near Elk Rapids

Colleges and universities near me in the Elk Rapids, Michigan area

There are 103 colleges within 200 miles of Elk Rapids enrolling a total of 512,340 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 1,642, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elk Rapids. The nearest college is Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City at a distance of 12.5 miles from Elk Rapids. Driving time to these schools from Elk Rapids should be less than 4 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 Elk Rapids.
Elk Rapids, MI within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

103 results

Alverno College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Alverno College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,596enrollment
  • $18,097net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

184 miles from Elk Rapids

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1038-1243SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

183 miles from Elk Rapids

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Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa
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Wauwatosa, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,043enrollment
  • $14,753net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Elk Rapids

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,358enrollment
  • $5,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Elk Rapids

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Ripon College
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Ripon, WI

Ripon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 766enrollment
  • $21,999net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

185 miles from Elk Rapids

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Albion College
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Albion, MI

Albion College

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,456enrollment
  • $19,351net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

186 miles from Elk Rapids

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Oakland Community College
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Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,430enrollment
  • $5,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

186 miles from Elk Rapids

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Baker College of Jackson
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Jackson, Michigan
 

Baker College of Jackson

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,781enrollment
  • $11,738net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Elk Rapids

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Ottawa University Milwaukee
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Brookfield, WI
 

Ottawa University Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

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  • 124enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Elk Rapids

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Herzing University Brookfield
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Brookfield, WI
 

Herzing University Brookfield

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 394enrollment
  • $17,553net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Elk Rapids

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,108enrollment
  • $15,161net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

188 miles from Elk Rapids

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Baker College of Auburn Hills
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
 

Baker College of Auburn Hills

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

188 miles from Elk Rapids

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University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus
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Brookfield, WI
 

University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

188 miles from Elk Rapids

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

191 miles from Elk Rapids

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Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,396enrollment
  • $22,375net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 970-1135SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

191 miles from Elk Rapids

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Waukesha County Technical College
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Pewaukee, WI
 

Waukesha County Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,268enrollment
  • $9,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

190 miles from Elk Rapids

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Carroll University
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Waukesha, WI
 

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 3,283enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

192 miles from Elk Rapids

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University of Phoenix Metro Detroit Campus
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Troy, Michigan
 

University of Phoenix Metro Detroit Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,747enrollment
  • $20,112net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

194 miles from Elk Rapids

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwestern Michigan College and is 12.5 miles from Elk Rapids. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwestern Michigan College are $5,180 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwestern Michigan 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.