Colleges Near Detroit Lakes

Colleges and universities near me in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota area

There are 98 colleges within 200 miles of Detroit Lakes enrolling a total of 342,695 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 8,569, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Detroit Lakes. The nearest college is White Earth Tribal and Community College in Mahnomen at a distance of 35.7 miles from Detroit Lakes. Driving time to these schools from Detroit Lakes should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Macalester College in Saint Paul which is ranked #97 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, Cankdeska Cikana Community College in Fort Totten 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 Detroit Lakes.
Detroit Lakes, MN within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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White Earth Tribal and Community College
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Mahnomen, MN
 

White Earth Tribal and Community College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $8,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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Fergus Falls, MN
 

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,282enrollment
  • $10,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Minnesota School of Business Moorhead
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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

42 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

44 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

44 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

46 miles from Detroit Lakes

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North Dakota State College of Science
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Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

52 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Oak Hills Christian College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $20,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

62 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Northwest Technical College
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Bemidji, MN
 

Northwest Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 721enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

65 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Alexandria Technical & Community College
A
Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Leech Lake Tribal College
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Cass Lake, MN
 

Leech Lake Tribal College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $13,092net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Detroit Lakes

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University of Minnesota Crookston
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Crookston, MN
 

University of Minnesota Crookston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Sep 12

78 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Central Lakes College Brainerd
C
Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Detroit Lakes

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

84 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Mayville State University
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Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $14,347net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

85 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Red Lake Nation College
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Red Lake, Minnesota
 

Red Lake Nation College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 184enrollment
  • $5,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Northland Community and Technical College
N
Thief River Falls, MN
 

Northland Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 28

92 miles from Detroit Lakes

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Minnesota State Community and Technical College and is 37.7 miles from Detroit Lakes. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are $5,900 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Minnesota State 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.