Colleges Near Austin

Colleges and universities near me in the Austin, Minnesota area

There 75 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 287,825 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 24,718, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Austin. Driving time to these schools from Austin should be less than 2 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, Western Technical College in La Crosse offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,298 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 Austin.
Austin, 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

 

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

1 miles from Austin

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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

33 miles from Austin

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University of Minnesota Rochester
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Rochester, MN
 

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 630enrollment
  • $12,613net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1058-1331SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

35 miles from Austin

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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

 

  • 2,479enrollment
  • $6,327net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Austin

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Rochester Community and Technical College
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Rochester, MN
 

Rochester Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,482enrollment
  • $12,971net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

36 miles from Austin

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Minnesota School of Business Rochester
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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

36 miles from Austin

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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
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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

38 miles from Austin

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Waldorf College
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Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

44 miles from Austin

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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

55 miles from Austin

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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

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

56 miles from Austin

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

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  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

61 miles from Austin

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

61 miles from Austin

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Luther College
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Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

64 miles from Austin

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $10,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

64 miles from Austin

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
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Calmar, IA
 

Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,355enrollment
  • $7,097net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Austin

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,072enrollment
  • $30,297net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

67 miles from Austin

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Winona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,133enrollment
  • $22,843net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

69 miles from Austin

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

70 miles from Austin

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Riverland Community College and is 1.4 miles from Austin. 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.