There are 7 colleges in Grand Rapids and 56 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 273,628 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Michigan with a population of 188,040, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Grand Rapids. Driving time to these schools from Grand Rapids should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana which is ranked #31 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Michigan State University enrolling 50,023 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 Grand Rapids.
56 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
1 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
1 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
4 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
3 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
3 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
10 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan
Applications Due May 1
12 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
26 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Grand Rapids
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan
Applications Due Jan 15
46 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan
47 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
50 miles from Grand Rapids
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan
51 miles from Grand Rapids
The closest community college is Grand Rapids Community College and is 0.7 miles from Grand Rapids. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College are $3,999 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Grand Rapids 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.