Colleges Near Traverse City

Colleges and universities near me in the Traverse City, Michigan area

There 117 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 560,825 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 14,674, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Traverse City. Driving time to these schools from Traverse City 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 Traverse City.
Traverse City, MI within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwestern Michigan College
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Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,098enrollment
  • $6,951net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

1 miles from Traverse City

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Baker College of Cadillac
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Cadillac, Michigan
 

Baker College of Cadillac

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,641enrollment
  • $13,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Traverse City

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North Central Michigan College
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Petoskey, MI
 

North Central Michigan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,560enrollment
  • $6,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Traverse City

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Kirtland Community College
K
Roscommon, MI
 

Kirtland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,403enrollment
  • $9,422net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Traverse City

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West Shore Community College
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Scottville, MI
 

West Shore Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 992enrollment
  • $4,081net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Traverse City

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Mid Michigan Community College
M
Harrison, MI
 

Mid Michigan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,382enrollment
  • $7,749net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Traverse City

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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

74 miles from Traverse City

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,557enrollment
  • $15,605net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

89 miles from Traverse City

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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
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Mount Pleasant, MI
 

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $6,995net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Traverse City

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Bay de Noc Community College
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Escanaba, MI
 

Bay de Noc Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,969enrollment
  • $10,108net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Traverse City

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Northwood University Michigan
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Midland, MI

Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,246enrollment
  • $24,616net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

102 miles from Traverse City

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Alma College
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Alma, MI

Alma College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

106 miles from Traverse City

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Montcalm Community College
M
Sidney, MI
 

Montcalm Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

107 miles from Traverse City

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Alpena Community College
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Alpena, MI
 

Alpena Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,536enrollment
  • $4,001net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

108 miles from Traverse City

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Baker College of Muskegon
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Muskegon, Michigan
 

Baker College of Muskegon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,020enrollment
  • $13,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Traverse City

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Muskegon Community College
M
Muskegon, MI
 

Muskegon Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,446enrollment
  • $5,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Traverse City

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Delta College
D
University Center, MI

Delta College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,056enrollment
  • $6,113net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

115 miles from Traverse City

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

116 miles from Traverse City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwestern Michigan College and is 1.4 miles from Traverse City. 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.