Colleges Near Brainerd

Colleges and universities near me in the Brainerd, Minnesota area

There 28 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 66,252 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 13,590, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Brainerd. Driving time to these schools from Brainerd should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph which is ranked #287 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Saint Cloud State University enrolling 10,420 students. In terms of affordability, Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,888 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 Brainerd.
Brainerd, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ridgewater College
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Willmar, MN
 

Ridgewater College

Public 2 Year

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

94 miles from Brainerd

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Hennepin Technical College
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Brooklyn Park, MN
 

Hennepin Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,974enrollment
  • $11,400net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Brainerd

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Hibbing Community College A Technical and Community College
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Hibbing, MN
 

Hibbing Community College A Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

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

95 miles from Brainerd

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North Hennepin Community College
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Brooklyn Park, MN
 

North Hennepin Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,896enrollment
  • $10,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota School of Business Blaine
M
Blaine, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Blaine

Private 4 Year

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  • 181enrollment
  • $17,017net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Brainerd

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Herzing University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Herzing University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

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  • 815enrollment
  • $19,527net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Brainerd

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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

97 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center
M
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 80enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Brainerd

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National American University Brooklyn Center
N
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

National American University Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Brainerd

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Minnesota School of Business Plymouth
M
Plymouth, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Plymouth

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 104enrollment
  • $19,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Brainerd

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Lakes College Brainerd and is 1 miles from Brainerd. 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.