Colleges Near Backus

Colleges and universities near me in the Backus, Minnesota area

There are 103 colleges within 200 miles of Backus enrolling a total of 365,036 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 250, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Backus. The nearest college is Central Lakes College Brainerd in Brainerd at a distance of 35.8 miles from Backus. Driving time to these schools from Backus 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, Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,720 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 Backus.
Backus, MN within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Central Lakes College Brainerd
C
Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Backus

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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

40 miles from Backus

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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

46 miles from Backus

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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

46 miles from Backus

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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

49 miles from Backus

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Itasca Community College
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Grand Rapids, MN
 

Itasca Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

56 miles from Backus

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White Earth Tribal and Community College
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Mahnomen, MN
 

White Earth Tribal and Community College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $8,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Backus

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Alexandria Technical & Community College
A
Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Backus

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Red Lake Nation College
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Red Lake, Minnesota
 

Red Lake Nation College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 184enrollment
  • $5,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Backus

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
M
Fergus Falls, MN
 

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,282enrollment
  • $10,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Backus

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Hibbing Community College A Technical and Community College
H
Hibbing, MN
 

Hibbing Community College A Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,044enrollment
  • $9,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Backus

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

86 miles from Backus

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $28,746net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1245SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

88 miles from Backus

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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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Saint Cloud, MN
 

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,466enrollment
  • $10,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

87 miles from Backus

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

89 miles from Backus

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Minnesota School of Business Waite Park
M
Waite Park, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Waite Park

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $16,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Backus

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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
F
Cloquet, MN
 

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,648enrollment
  • $9,868net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Backus

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Pine Technical College
P
Pine City, MN
 

Pine Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

102 miles from Backus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Lakes College Brainerd and is 35.8 miles from Backus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Lakes College Brainerd are $6,140 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Lakes College Brainerd 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.