Colleges Near Dawson

Colleges and universities near me in the Dawson, Minnesota area

There are 122 colleges within 200 miles of Dawson enrolling a total of 390,081 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 1,540, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dawson. The nearest college is Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls at a distance of 25.3 miles from Dawson. Driving time to these schools from Dawson 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, Kairos University in Sioux Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,600 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 Dawson.


122 results

St Catherine University
S
Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $19,976net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1155-1450SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

140 miles from Dawson

Bethel University
B
Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,546enrollment
  • $29,915net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1123-1343SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

141 miles from Dawson

Concordia University Saint Paul
C
Saint Paul, MN
 

Concordia University Saint Paul

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,544enrollment
  • $17,776net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

142 miles from Dawson

Hamline University
H
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,638enrollment
  • $23,021net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1258SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

141 miles from Dawson

Macalester College
M
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

141 miles from Dawson

Minneapolis Business College
M
Roseville, MN
 

Minneapolis Business College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 135enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Dawson

National American University Roseville
N
Roseville, MN
 

National American University Roseville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 135enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Dawson

Northwestern College
N
Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

141 miles from Dawson

North Dakota State University Main Campus
N
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

141 miles from Dawson

Trinity Bible College
T
Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 289enrollment
  • $15,628net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

141 miles from Dawson

Minnesota School of Business Blaine
M
Blaine, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Blaine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

142 miles from Dawson

Northwest Technical Institute
N
Eagan, Minnesota
 

Northwest Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 77enrollment
  • $25,130net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

143 miles from Dawson

St Olaf College
S
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

144 miles from Dawson

Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College
S
Saint Paul, MN
 

Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,365enrollment
  • $11,797net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

144 miles from Dawson

McNally Smith College of Music
M
Saint Paul, MN
 

McNally Smith College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 376enrollment
  • $30,167net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

144 miles from Dawson

Carleton College
C
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

146 miles from Dawson

Dakota County Technical College
D
Rosemount, MN
 

Dakota County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,717enrollment
  • $11,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

146 miles from Dawson

Metropolitan State University
M
Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,294enrollment
  • $19,347net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

145 miles from Dawson

FAQ's

The closest community college is Minnesota West Community and Technical College and is 25.3 miles from Dawson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Minnesota West Community and Technical College are $6,484 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.