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

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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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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

119 miles from Nelson

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Northwestern Health Sciences University
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Bloomington, MN
 

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,031enrollment
  • $27,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

119 miles from Nelson

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Academy College
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Academy College

Private 4 Year

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  • 105enrollment
  • $28,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

120 miles from Nelson

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University of St Thomas
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Saint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 9,025enrollment
  • $30,137net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

120 miles from Nelson

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Concordia University Saint Paul
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Concordia University Saint Paul

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,544enrollment
  • $17,776net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

121 miles from Nelson

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Hamline University
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Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,638enrollment
  • $23,021net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1258SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

120 miles from Nelson

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Macalester College
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Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

121 miles from Nelson

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St Catherine University
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Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $19,976net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1155-1450SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

121 miles from Nelson

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National American University Bloomington
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Bloomington, MN
 

National American University Bloomington

Private 4 Year

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  • 68enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

122 miles from Nelson

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Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,365enrollment
  • $11,797net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Nelson

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McNally Smith College of Music
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Saint Paul, MN
 

McNally Smith College of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 376enrollment
  • $30,167net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Nelson

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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

125 miles from Nelson

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Metropolitan State University
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Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,294enrollment
  • $19,347net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

124 miles from Nelson

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Itasca Community College
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Grand Rapids, MN
 

Itasca Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

126 miles from Nelson

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Northwest Technical Institute
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Eagan, Minnesota
 

Northwest Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 77enrollment
  • $25,130net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

125 miles from Nelson

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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

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

125 miles from Nelson

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
M
Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

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  • 140enrollment
  • $18,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

127 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.