Colleges Near Rochester

Colleges and universities near me in the Rochester, Minnesota area

There are 4 colleges in Rochester and 76 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 306,996 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 106,769, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rochester. Driving time to these schools from Rochester 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, Western Technical College in La Crosse offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,298 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 Rochester.


76 results

Hamline University
H
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

74 miles from Rochester

University of St Thomas
S
Saint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

73 miles from Rochester

Chippewa Valley Technical College
C
Eau Claire, WI
 

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,364enrollment
  • $10,302net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Rochester

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
W
Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,104enrollment
  • $15,000net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

72 miles from Rochester

DeVry University Minnesota
D
Edina, Minnesota
 

DeVry University Minnesota

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

72 miles from Rochester

Globe University Eau Claire
G
Eau Claire, WI
 

Globe University Eau Claire

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 106enrollment
  • $19,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Rochester

Augsburg College
A
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

76 miles from Rochester

Bethany Lutheran College
B
Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

76 miles from Rochester

Minnesota State University Mankato
M
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

76 miles from Rochester

Century Community and Technical College
C
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

75 miles from Rochester

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee
M
Shakopee, Minnesota
 

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 304enrollment
  • $20,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Rochester

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
M
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

76 miles from Rochester

Minneapolis Business College
M
Roseville, MN
 

Minneapolis Business College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

77 miles from Rochester

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
M
Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Apr 1

76 miles from Rochester

Capella University
C
Minneapolis, MN
 

Capella University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

77 miles from Rochester

Waldorf College
W
Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,763enrollment
  • $18,620net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

78 miles from Rochester

Gustavus Adolphus College
G
Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,072enrollment
  • $30,297net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

77 miles from Rochester

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
M
Minneapolis, MN
 

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

77 miles from Rochester

FAQ's

The closest community college is Rochester Community and Technical College and is 2.7 miles from Rochester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,670 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rochester Community and Technical 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.