Colleges Near Franklin

Colleges and universities near me in the Franklin, Minnesota area

There are 67 colleges within 100 miles of Franklin enrolling a total of 271,232 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 510, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Franklin. The nearest college is Martin Luther College in New Ulm at a distance of 25.6 miles from Franklin. Driving time to these schools from Franklin 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, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,502 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 Franklin.
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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

26 miles from Franklin

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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

38 miles from Franklin

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

43 miles from Franklin

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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

43 miles from Franklin

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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

47 miles from Franklin

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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

48 miles from Franklin

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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

51 miles from Franklin

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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

51 miles from Franklin

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

61 miles from Franklin

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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

68 miles from Franklin

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Minnesota School of Business Plymouth
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Plymouth, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Plymouth

Private 4 Year

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

75 miles from Franklin

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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

76 miles from Franklin

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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

76 miles from Franklin

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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,960enrollment
  • $11,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Franklin

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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

77 miles from Franklin

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Normandale Community College
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Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,346enrollment
  • $11,396net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

79 miles from Franklin

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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

79 miles from Franklin

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

University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus

Private 4 Year

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

79 miles from Franklin

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Minnesota West Community and Technical College and is 38.3 miles from Franklin. 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.