Colleges Near Portland

Colleges and universities near me in the Portland, Michigan area

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Portland enrolling a total of 101,613 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 3,883, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Portland. The nearest college is Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing at a distance of 15.4 miles from Portland. Driving time to these schools from Portland should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Michigan State University in East Lansing which is ranked #240 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Michigan State University enrolling 50,023 students. In terms of affordability, Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,206 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 Portland.
Portland, MI within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Great Lakes Christian College
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Lansing, MI
 

Great Lakes Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 133enrollment
  • $15,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Portland

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Lansing Community College
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Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,573enrollment
  • $4,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Portland

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,023enrollment
  • $22,803net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

24 miles from Portland

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Montcalm Community College
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Sidney, MI
 

Montcalm Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,603enrollment
  • $7,625net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Portland

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Olivet College
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Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

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  • 919enrollment
  • $21,394net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Portland

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Davenport University
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Davenport University

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,073enrollment
  • $18,350net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

32 miles from Portland

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Calvin University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,231enrollment
  • $25,775net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

35 miles from Portland

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

36 miles from Portland

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Alma College
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Alma, MI

Alma College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,260enrollment
  • $23,995net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

37 miles from Portland

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $18,605net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

37 miles from Portland

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Kuyper College
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

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  • 82enrollment
  • $18,853net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 935-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

37 miles from Portland

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Baker College of Owosso
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Owosso, Michigan
 

Baker College of Owosso

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,087enrollment
  • $11,815net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Portland

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Grace Christian University
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Wyoming, MI
 

Grace Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,031enrollment
  • $12,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

40 miles from Portland

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Grand Rapids Community College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,803enrollment
  • $9,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

39 miles from Portland

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Kellogg Community College
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Battle Creek, MI
 

Kellogg Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,427enrollment
  • $4,685net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Portland

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University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus
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Walker, Michigan
 

University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 639enrollment
  • $18,908net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Portland

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Compass College of Cinematic Arts
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Compass College of Cinematic Arts

Private 2 Year

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  • 50enrollment
  • $23,768net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Portland

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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

44 miles from Portland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lansing Community College and is 19.7 miles from Portland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lansing Community College are $3,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lansing 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.