Colleges Near Waconia

Colleges and universities near me in the Waconia, Minnesota area

There are 54 colleges within 50 miles of Waconia enrolling a total of 223,684 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 10,697, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waconia. The nearest college is Crown College in Saint Bonifacius at a distance of 4 miles from Waconia. Driving time to these schools from Waconia should be less than 1 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, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,502 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 Waconia.
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Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center
M
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

28 miles from Waconia

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Capella University
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Capella University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Waconia

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National American University Bloomington
N
Bloomington, MN
 

National American University Bloomington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

28 miles from Waconia

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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

27 miles from Waconia

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Globe University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Globe University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Waconia

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Minnesota School of Business Lakeville
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Lakeville, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Lakeville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Waconia

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National American University Brooklyn Center
N
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

National American University Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

28 miles from Waconia

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 1

28 miles from Waconia

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University of St Thomas
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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

30 miles from Waconia

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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

31 miles from Waconia

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Anoka Technical College
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Anoka, MN
 

Anoka Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,580enrollment
  • $12,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Waconia

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Anoka Ramsey Community College
A
Coon Rapids, MN
 

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,902enrollment
  • $11,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Waconia

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Concordia University Saint Paul
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C
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

32 miles from Waconia

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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

32 miles from Waconia

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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

31 miles from Waconia

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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

32 miles from Waconia

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National American University Roseville
N
Roseville, MN
 

National American University Roseville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

33 miles from Waconia

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Northwest Technical Institute
N
Eagan, Minnesota
 

Northwest Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

32 miles from Waconia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Normandale Community College and is 22.7 miles from Waconia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Normandale Community College are $6,321 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Normandale 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.