Colleges Near Elgin

Colleges and universities near me in the Elgin, Minnesota area

There are 76 colleges within 100 miles of Elgin enrolling a total of 306,996 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 1,089, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elgin. The nearest college is Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester at a distance of 11.4 miles from Elgin. Driving time to these schools from Elgin 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 University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,955 students. In terms of affordability, Western Technical College in La Crosse offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,298 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 Elgin.
Elgin, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

80 miles from Elgin

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Minnesota School of Business Shakopee
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Shakopee, Minnesota
 

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee

Private 4 Year

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

79 miles from Elgin

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Institute of Production and Recording
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Institute of Production and Recording

Private 2 Year

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  • 128enrollment
  • $22,763net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Elgin

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University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus
P
Saint Louis Park, MN
 

University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 31enrollment
  • $20,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Elgin

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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
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Mason City, IA
 

Purdue Global Mason City Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 142enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Elgin

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Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center
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Brooklyn Center, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

84 miles from Elgin

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National American University Brooklyn Center
N
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

National American University Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

84 miles from Elgin

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Herzing University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Herzing University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

85 miles from Elgin

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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

85 miles from Elgin

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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

87 miles from Elgin

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,072enrollment
  • $30,297net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

87 miles from Elgin

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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

87 miles from Elgin

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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

86 miles from Elgin

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Hennepin Technical College
H
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

88 miles from Elgin

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North Hennepin Community College
N
Brooklyn Park, MN
 

North Hennepin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

88 miles from Elgin

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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

89 miles from Elgin

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

91 miles from Elgin

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Waldorf College
W
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

92 miles from Elgin

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Rochester Community and Technical College and is 11.4 miles from Elgin. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,670 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rochester 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.