Colleges Near Mankato

Colleges and universities near me in the Mankato, Minnesota area

There are 2 colleges in Mankato and 72 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 275,053 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 39,309, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mankato. Driving time to these schools from Mankato 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 Mankato.
Mankato, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Crossroads College
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Rochester, MN
 

Crossroads College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 96enrollment
  • $18,320net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Mankato

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University of Minnesota Rochester
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Rochester, MN
 

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

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  • 630enrollment
  • $12,613net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1058-1331SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

76 miles from Mankato

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Anoka Technical College
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Anoka, MN
 

Anoka Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,580enrollment
  • $12,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Mankato

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Rochester Community and Technical College
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Rochester, MN
 

Rochester Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,482enrollment
  • $12,971net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

78 miles from Mankato

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Century Community and Technical College
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White Bear Lake, MN
 

Century Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,646enrollment
  • $10,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Mankato

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Purdue Global Mason City Campus
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Mason City, IA
 

Purdue Global Mason City Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

80 miles from Mankato

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Minnesota School of Business Blaine
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Blaine, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Blaine

Private 4 Year

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  • 181enrollment
  • $17,017net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Mankato

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North Iowa Area Community College
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Mason City, IA
 

North Iowa Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,479enrollment
  • $6,327net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Mankato

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University of Wisconsin River Falls
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River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin River Falls

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 5,188enrollment
  • $13,427net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

82 miles from Mankato

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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

0 reviews

 

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

82 miles from Mankato

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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

86 miles from Mankato

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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

90 miles from Mankato

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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

90 miles from Mankato

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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

96 miles from Mankato

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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

0 reviews

 

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

96 miles from Mankato

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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

97 miles from Mankato

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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

0 reviews

 

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

98 miles from Mankato

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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

100 miles from Mankato

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Central College and is 3.4 miles from Mankato. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Central College are $6,146 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Central 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.