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 370,960 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 #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, 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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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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

174 miles from Backus

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Northland College
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Ashland, WI

Northland College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 485enrollment
  • $24,020net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1096-1318SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

173 miles from Backus

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Apr 1

174 miles from Backus

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

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

Applications Due Jan 15

176 miles from Backus

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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

175 miles from Backus

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 7,324enrollment
  • $14,839net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

174 miles from Backus

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Lake Area Technical Institute
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Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,179enrollment
  • $12,554net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

182 miles from Backus

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University of Wisconsin Stout
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Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin Stout

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,951enrollment
  • $15,574net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

182 miles from Backus

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jul 1

185 miles from Backus

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 1

184 miles from Backus

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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

186 miles from Backus

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $20,897net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

198 miles from Backus

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 244enrollment
  • $20,462net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

199 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 $6,209 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.