Colleges Near Albert Lea

Colleges and universities near me in the Albert Lea, Minnesota area

There are 72 colleges within 100 miles of Albert Lea enrolling a total of 278,085 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 18,016, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Albert Lea. The nearest college is Riverland Community College in Austin at a distance of 18.2 miles from Albert Lea. Driving time to these schools from Albert Lea should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,890 students. In terms of affordability, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 Albert Lea.
Albert Lea, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Riverland Community College
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Austin, MN
 

Riverland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,591enrollment
  • $8,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

18 miles from Albert Lea

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Waldorf College
W
Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,657enrollment
  • $21,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

30 miles from Albert Lea

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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
P
Mason City, IA
 

Purdue Global Mason City Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 142enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Albert Lea

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North Iowa Area Community College
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Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,471enrollment
  • $8,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Albert Lea

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 902enrollment
  • $19,456net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1260SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

47 miles from Albert Lea

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,709enrollment
  • $17,227net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

46 miles from Albert Lea

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,652enrollment
  • $9,804net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Albert Lea

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Crossroads College
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Rochester, MN
 

Crossroads College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 96enrollment
  • $18,320net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Albert Lea

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Minnesota School of Business Rochester
M
Rochester, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Rochester

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 126enrollment
  • $18,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Albert Lea

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University of Minnesota Rochester
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Rochester, MN
 

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $13,840net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1058-1331SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

52 miles from Albert Lea

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Rochester Community and Technical College
R
Rochester, MN
 

Rochester Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,714enrollment
  • $12,505net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

53 miles from Albert Lea

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $28,805net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

55 miles from Albert Lea

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Carleton College
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C
Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,069enrollment
  • $29,434net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

57 miles from Albert Lea

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St Olaf College
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Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $27,282net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1470SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

57 miles from Albert Lea

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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $21,072net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1256SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

71 miles from Albert Lea

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
M
Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $18,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Albert Lea

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Iowa Lakes Community College
I
Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,024enrollment
  • $10,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Albert Lea

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Dakota County Technical College
D
Rosemount, MN
 

Dakota County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,662enrollment
  • $10,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Albert Lea

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Riverland Community College and is 18.2 miles from Albert Lea. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Riverland Community College are $6,250 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Riverland 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.