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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University of North Dakota
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Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 13,876enrollment
  • $17,359net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

96 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,658enrollment
  • $12,164net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

102 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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Sisseton, SD
 

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 187enrollment
  • $2,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

104 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

109 miles from Detroit Lakes

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $28,746net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1245SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

113 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Itasca Community College
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Grand Rapids, MN
 

Itasca Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

115 miles from Detroit Lakes

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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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Saint Cloud, MN
 

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,466enrollment
  • $10,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

116 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Minnesota School of Business Waite Park
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Waite Park, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Waite Park

Private 4 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $16,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

116 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

118 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

121 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,950net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

135 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Granite Falls, MN
 

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,352enrollment
  • $11,577net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

139 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

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

139 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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

144 miles from Detroit Lakes

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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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  • 2,238enrollment
  • $12,735net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

145 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Minnesota School of Business Elk River
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Elk River, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Elk River

Private 4 Year

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  • 135enrollment
  • $17,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

150 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Pine Technical College
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Pine City, MN
 

Pine Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,873enrollment
  • $12,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

153 miles from Detroit Lakes

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

157 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.