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

103 results

Mesabi Range Community and Technical College
M
Virginia, MN
 

Mesabi Range Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 885enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Backus

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Minnesota School of Business Moorhead
M
Moorhead, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 97enrollment
  • $21,604net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Backus

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Concordia College at Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $23,087net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1218SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

106 miles from Backus

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

106 miles from Backus

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North Dakota State College of Science
N
Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,942enrollment
  • $11,419net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

106 miles from Backus

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

108 miles from Backus

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
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Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

108 miles from Backus

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Lake Superior College
L
Duluth, MN
 

Lake Superior College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,849enrollment
  • $14,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

112 miles from Backus

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Duluth Business University
D
Dultuh, MN
 

Duluth Business University

Private 4 Year

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  • 47enrollment
  • $25,119net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

112 miles from Backus

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University of Minnesota Duluth
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Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 9,675enrollment
  • $18,031net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

115 miles from Backus

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The College of Saint Scholastica
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Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,207enrollment
  • $24,578net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

114 miles from Backus

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Minnesota School of Business Elk River
M
Elk River, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Elk River

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 135enrollment
  • $17,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

113 miles from Backus

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University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

115 miles from Backus

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University of Minnesota Crookston
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Crookston, MN
 

University of Minnesota Crookston

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,303enrollment
  • $12,894net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

119 miles from Backus

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Northland Community and Technical College
N
Thief River Falls, MN
 

Northland Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,495enrollment
  • $13,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

118 miles from Backus

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Ridgewater College
R
Willmar, MN
 

Ridgewater College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,904enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

119 miles from Backus

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Anoka Technical College
A
Anoka, MN
 

Anoka Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,580enrollment
  • $12,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Backus

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Anoka Ramsey Community College
A
Coon Rapids, MN
 

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,902enrollment
  • $11,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

127 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.