Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Missouri area

There are 3 colleges in Columbia and 30 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 102,918 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 108,500, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla which is ranked #207 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,013 students. In terms of affordability, St Charles Community College in Cottleville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,008 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 Columbia.


30 results

Columbia College
C
Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

1 miles from Columbia

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,013enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

0 miles from Columbia

Stephens College
S
Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 532enrollment
  • $23,261net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1270SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

0 miles from Columbia

Westminster College
W
Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 593enrollment
  • $26,780net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

21 miles from Columbia

William Woods University
W
Fulton, MO
 

William Woods University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,729enrollment
  • $22,925net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

21 miles from Columbia

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
C
Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,017enrollment
  • $25,050net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1041-1138SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

24 miles from Columbia

Metro Business College Jefferson City
M
Jefferson City, MO
 

Metro Business College Jefferson City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Columbia

Lincoln University
L
HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $12,673net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

28 miles from Columbia

Central Christian College of the Bible
C
Moberly, MO
 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 183enrollment
  • $13,695net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

31 miles from Columbia

Moberly Area Community College
M
Moberly, MO
 

Moberly Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,997enrollment
  • $7,046net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

33 miles from Columbia

Linn State Technical College
L
Linn, MO
 

Linn State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,259enrollment
  • $7,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Columbia

Missouri Valley College
M
Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $18,396net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

48 miles from Columbia

State Fair Community College
S
Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,754enrollment
  • $7,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Columbia

Hannibal LaGrange University
H
Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 441enrollment
  • $20,640net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbia

University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 12,788enrollment
  • $15,728net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

75 miles from Columbia

Missouri University of Science and Technology
M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,156enrollment
  • $14,414net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1378SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

75 miles from Columbia

Metro Business College Rolla
M
Rolla, MO
 

Metro Business College Rolla

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Columbia

East Central College
E
Union, MO
 

East Central College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,638enrollment
  • $11,989net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Columbia

FAQ's

The closest community college is Moberly Area Community College and is 33.2 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Moberly Area Community College are $5,190 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Moberly Area 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.