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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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

186 miles from Traverse City

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Herzing University Kenosha
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Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

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  • 630enrollment
  • $21,126net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

186 miles from Traverse City

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Jackson Community College
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Jackson, MI
 

Jackson Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,244enrollment
  • $9,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

189 miles from Traverse City

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Lake Michigan College
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Benton Harbor, MI
 

Lake Michigan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,543enrollment
  • $9,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

188 miles from Traverse City

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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

189 miles from Traverse City

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College
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Watertown, WI
 

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 965enrollment
  • $22,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

189 miles from Traverse City

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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

192 miles from Traverse City

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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

194 miles from Traverse City

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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

195 miles from Traverse City

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Schoolcraft College
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Livonia, MI
 

Schoolcraft College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,650enrollment
  • $8,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

195 miles from Traverse City

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Southwestern Michigan College
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Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,807enrollment
  • $9,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

194 miles from Traverse City

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Walsh College
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Troy, MI
 

Walsh College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,218enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

194 miles from Traverse City

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Nicolet Area Technical College
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Rhinelander, WI
 

Nicolet Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,186enrollment
  • $7,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

195 miles from Traverse City

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Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,858enrollment
  • $24,194net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1350SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

197 miles from Traverse City

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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

196 miles from Traverse City

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Lawrence Technological University
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Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,966enrollment
  • $32,641net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

197 miles from Traverse City

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

196 miles from Traverse City

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DeVry University Michigan
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Southfield, Michigan
 

DeVry University Michigan

Private 4 Year

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  • 199enrollment
  • -net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 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.