Colleges Near Independence
There are no colleges in Independence, but 35 are within 50 miles, enrolling 234,432 students combined.
The closest option is Crown College in Saint Bonifacius, 9.2 miles from Independence (about 11-16 minutes by car). Independence (pop. 3,504) is in Minnesota.
Carleton College in Northfield ranks #44 nationally. North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park has the lowest tuition at $5,061 per year.
Results are sorted by distance from Independence. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Independence. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Independence.
University of Northwestern St Paul
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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- 27 miles from Independence
A private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, communications, and education. The suburban campus sits in Roseville near St. Paul.
- SAT Range 868-1271
- Avg GPA 3.58
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- Net Price $29,117
University of St Thomas
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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- 26 miles from Independence
St. Thomas is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate business. The urban campus sits along Summit Avenue in St. Paul.
- SAT Range 1260-1423
- Avg GPA 3.63
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- Net Price $31,250
St Catherine University
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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3.7 | 3 reviews
- 27 miles from Independence
St. Catherine is a private Catholic women's university known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences. Most bachelor's programs enroll women on the urban Saint Paul campus.
- SAT Range 850-1140
- Avg GPA 3.62
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- Net Price $20,918
Concordia University Saint Paul
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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4.0 | 1 reviews
- 28 miles from Independence
Concordia St. Paul is a private Lutheran university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and business. The compact urban campus sits in Saint Paul near downtown and the Mississippi River.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.14
- Acceptance Rate 79%
- Net Price $18,028
Hamline University
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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2.0 | 2 reviews
- 27 miles from Independence
Hamline is a private university known for undergraduate education, business, and the liberal arts. The residential campus sits in a neighborhood setting in Saint Paul within the Twin Cities.
- SAT Range 1133-1391
- Avg GPA 3.48
- Acceptance Rate 88%
- Net Price $22,390
Macalester College
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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5.0 | 1 reviews
- 28 miles from Independence
Macalester is a selective private liberal arts college known for undergraduate international studies, political science, and economics. The urban campus sits in Saint Paul within the Twin Cities.
- SAT Range 1350-1510
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.81
- Acceptance Rate 29%
- Net Price $40,225
Saint Paul College
- Public 2 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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- 30 miles from Independence
Saint Paul College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, health sciences, and culinary arts. Most students commute to its urban campus in Minnesota's capital.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,519
Metropolitan State University
- Public 4 Year
- Saint Paul, MN
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5.0 | 1 reviews
- 32 miles from Independence
Metropolitan State is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and criminal justice. Most students commute to urban campus locations across the Twin Cities.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 99%
- Net Price $16,615
Inver Hills Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Inver Grove Heights, MN
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- 35 miles from Independence
Inver Hills is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and liberal arts transfer programs. The suburban campus sits in the Twin Cities metro area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,432
Dakota County Technical College
- Public 2 Year
- Rosemount, MN
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2.0 | 1 reviews
- 37 miles from Independence
A public technical college known for undergraduate programs in automotive technology and practical nursing. The suburban campus is in Rosemount in the southern Twin Cities metro area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $12,935
Century College
- Public 2 Year
- White Bear Lake, MN
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- 36 miles from Independence
Century College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and career-technical programs. The suburban campus sits in White Bear Lake near the Twin Cities.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,017
Saint Cloud State University
- Public 4 Year
- Saint Cloud, MN
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- 43 miles from Independence
Saint Cloud State is a public university known for undergraduate aviation, business, and education. The campus sits along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota.
- SAT Range 1025-1260
- Avg GPA 3.4
- Acceptance Rate 95%
- Net Price $14,735
St Cloud Technical and Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Saint Cloud, MN
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- 45 miles from Independence
A public technical and community college known for undergraduate nursing, manufacturing, and automotive programs. The campus is located in Saint Cloud in central Minnesota.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.16
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,948
Carleton College
- Private 4 Year
- Northfield, MN
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5.0 | 1 reviews
- 47 miles from Independence
Carleton is a highly selective private liberal arts college known for undergraduate natural sciences, economics, and political science. Most students live on the residential campus in the small college town of Northfield.
- SAT Range 1450-1560
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.9
- Acceptance Rate 20%
- Net Price $28,047
College of Saint Benedict
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Joseph, MN
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- 48 miles from Independence
College of Saint Benedict is a private Catholic women's liberal arts college known for undergraduate nursing. Students share classes and many programs with men from nearby Saint John's University under a coordinate college system.
- SAT Range 1048-1233
- Avg GPA 3.72
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- Net Price $28,400
St Olaf College
- Private 4 Year
- Northfield, MN
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4.8 | 4 reviews
- 47 miles from Independence
St. Olaf is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate music and the sciences. Most students live on the residential campus in the college town of Northfield.
- SAT Range 1300-1470
- Avg GPA 3.68
- Acceptance Rate 48%
- Net Price $26,756
Gustavus Adolphus College
- Private 4 Year
- Saint Peter, MN
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- 50 miles from Independence
Gustavus Adolphus is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate natural sciences and music. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Saint Peter along the Minnesota River.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.69
- Acceptance Rate 61%
- Net Price $26,094