Colleges Near Appleton

Colleges and universities near me in the Appleton, Minnesota area

There are 121 colleges within 200 miles of Appleton enrolling a total of 394,435 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 1,412, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Appleton. The nearest college is University of Minnesota Morris in Morris at a distance of 27.6 miles from Appleton. Driving time to these schools from Appleton should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,955 students. In terms of affordability, Kairos University in Sioux Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,600 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 Appleton.
Appleton, MN within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $31,494net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

150 miles from Appleton

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Century Community and Technical College
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White Bear Lake, MN
 

Century Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,646enrollment
  • $10,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

149 miles from Appleton

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $25,198net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

152 miles from Appleton

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Globe University Woodbury
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Woodbury, MN
 

Globe University Woodbury

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 547enrollment
  • $19,582net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from Appleton

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,658enrollment
  • $12,164net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

152 miles from Appleton

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Pine Technical College
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Pine City, MN
 

Pine Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,873enrollment
  • $12,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

154 miles from Appleton

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Oak Hills Christian College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $20,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

163 miles from Appleton

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Northwest Technical College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Northwest Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 721enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from Appleton

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Leech Lake Tribal College
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Cass Lake, MN
 

Leech Lake Tribal College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $13,092net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from Appleton

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Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

167 miles from Appleton

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University of Wisconsin River Falls
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River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin River Falls

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 5,188enrollment
  • $13,427net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

168 miles from Appleton

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Mayville State University
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Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $14,347net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

171 miles from Appleton

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

173 miles from Appleton

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,950net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

175 miles from Appleton

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

175 miles from Appleton

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Waldorf College
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Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,763enrollment
  • $18,620net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

178 miles from Appleton

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

181 miles from Appleton

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Riverland Community College
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Austin, MN
 

Riverland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,175enrollment
  • $9,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

182 miles from Appleton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Minnesota West Community and Technical College and is 35.3 miles from Appleton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Minnesota West Community and Technical College are $6,484 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.