Colleges Near Blue Earth

Colleges and universities near me in the Blue Earth, Minnesota area

There are 37 colleges within 100 miles of Blue Earth enrolling a total of 82,933 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 3,353, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Blue Earth. The nearest college is Waldorf College in Forest City at a distance of 34.9 miles from Blue Earth. Driving time to these schools from Blue Earth 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 Minnesota State University Mankato enrolling 14,590 students. In terms of affordability, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,560 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 Blue Earth.
Blue Earth, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

35 miles from Blue Earth

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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

35 miles from Blue Earth

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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

37 miles from Blue Earth

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 1

37 miles from Blue Earth

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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $11,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Blue Earth

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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

48 miles from Blue Earth

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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

49 miles from Blue Earth

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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

55 miles from Blue Earth

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Riverland Community College
R
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

55 miles from Blue Earth

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North Iowa Area Community College
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Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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

59 miles from Blue Earth

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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

74 miles from Blue Earth

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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

73 miles from Blue Earth

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Iowa Central Community College
I
Fort Dodge, IA
 

Iowa Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $7,984net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Blue Earth

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Minnesota School of Business Shakopee
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Shakopee, Minnesota
 

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 304enrollment
  • $20,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Blue Earth

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
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Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $18,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Blue Earth

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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

85 miles from Blue Earth

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Minnesota School of Business Rochester
M
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

85 miles from Blue Earth

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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

86 miles from Blue Earth

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Central College and is 37 miles from Blue Earth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Central College are $6,146 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Central 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.