Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Minnesota area

There are 123 colleges within 200 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 425,021 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.
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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

113 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota School of Business Blaine
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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

113 miles from Nelson

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Dunwoody College of Technology
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,359enrollment
  • $24,172net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

115 miles from Nelson

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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

116 miles from Nelson

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,030enrollment
  • $12,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

115 miles from Nelson

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Capella University
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Capella University

Private 4 Year

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  • 39,727enrollment
  • $14,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

115 miles from Nelson

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Institute of Production and Recording
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Institute of Production and Recording

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

115 miles from Nelson

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Globe University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Globe University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

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  • 206enrollment
  • $17,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

115 miles from Nelson

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Augsburg College
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Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,088enrollment
  • $25,409net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1376SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

117 miles from Nelson

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Bethel University
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Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,546enrollment
  • $29,915net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1123-1343SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

117 miles from Nelson

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,955enrollment
  • $16,018net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1500SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

117 miles from Nelson

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 821enrollment
  • $28,443net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

116 miles from Nelson

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North Central University
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Minneapolis, MN

North Central University

Private 4 Year

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  • 992enrollment
  • $23,374net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1148SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

116 miles from Nelson

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 242enrollment
  • $8,007net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

116 miles from Nelson

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Minneapolis Business College
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Roseville, MN
 

Minneapolis Business College

Private 2 Year

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  • 135enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

118 miles from Nelson

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

117 miles from Nelson

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DeVry University Minnesota
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Edina, Minnesota
 

DeVry University Minnesota

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 567enrollment
  • -net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

118 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota School of Business Richfield
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Richfield, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Richfield

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 581enrollment
  • $19,167net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

119 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.