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.
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89 miles from Rochester
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91 miles from Rochester
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95 miles from Rochester
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.