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.
Rochester, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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National American University Roseville
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Roseville, MN
 

National American University Roseville

Private 4 Year

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

77 miles from Rochester

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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

76 miles from Rochester

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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

78 miles from Rochester

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Dunwoody College of Technology
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Private 4 Year

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

77 miles from Rochester

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Institute of Production and Recording
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Institute of Production and Recording

Private 2 Year

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

78 miles from Rochester

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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

77 miles from Rochester

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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

76 miles from Rochester

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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

79 miles from Rochester

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,602enrollment
  • $10,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

79 miles from Rochester

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University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus
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Saint Louis Park, MN
 

University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 31enrollment
  • $20,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Rochester

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Herzing University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Herzing University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

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  • 815enrollment
  • $19,527net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Rochester

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Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center
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Brooklyn Center, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 80enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Rochester

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National American University Brooklyn Center
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Brooklyn Center, MN
 

National American University Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Rochester

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Minnesota School of Business Plymouth
M
Plymouth, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Plymouth

Private 4 Year

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  • 104enrollment
  • $19,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Rochester

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

87 miles from Rochester

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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

86 miles from Rochester

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

88 miles from Rochester

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Hennepin Technical College
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Brooklyn Park, MN
 

Hennepin Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,974enrollment
  • $11,400net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Rochester

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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.