Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Minnesota area

There are 124 colleges within 200 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 425,191 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 187, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Nelson. The nearest college is Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria at a distance of 5.3 miles from Nelson. Driving time to these schools from Nelson should be less than 4 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, Kairos University in Sioux Falls 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 Nelson.
Nelson, MN within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

124 results

Alexandria Technical & Community College
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Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Nelson

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

37 miles from Nelson

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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

47 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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Fergus Falls, MN
 

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,282enrollment
  • $10,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Nelson

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

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

51 miles from Nelson

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Ridgewater College
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Willmar, MN
 

Ridgewater College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,904enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Nelson

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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

55 miles from Nelson

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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

57 miles from Nelson

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

58 miles from Nelson

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Central Lakes College Brainerd
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Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Nelson

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North Dakota State College of Science
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Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,942enrollment
  • $11,419net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Nelson

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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

76 miles from Nelson

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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

89 miles from Nelson

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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

91 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota School of Business Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 97enrollment
  • $21,604net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Nelson

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Concordia College at Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $23,087net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1218SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

98 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

98 miles from Nelson

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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

101 miles from Nelson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Alexandria Technical & Community College and is 5.3 miles from Nelson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Alexandria Technical & Community College are $6,107 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Alexandria Technical & Community 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.