Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Missouri area

There are 55 colleges within 100 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 180,709 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 192, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Nelson. The nearest college is Missouri Valley College in Marshall at a distance of 11.6 miles from Nelson. Driving time to these schools from Nelson 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 #226 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 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 Nelson.
Nelson, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Metropolitan Community College Longview
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Lees Summit, MO
 

Metropolitan Community College Longview

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,872enrollment
  • $7,009net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Nelson

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William Jewell College
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Liberty, MO

William Jewell College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 853enrollment
  • $20,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1130SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

76 miles from Nelson

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Vatterott College Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Vatterott College Kansas City

Private 2 Year

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  • 260enrollment
  • $19,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Nelson

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Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 852enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Nelson

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National American University Zona Rosa
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Kansas City, MO
 

National American University Zona Rosa

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Nelson

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 299enrollment
  • $14,897net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 870-1170SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

82 miles from Nelson

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Research College of Nursing
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Kansas City, MO
 

Research College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 318enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Nelson

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North Central Missouri College
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Trenton, MO
 

North Central Missouri College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,772enrollment
  • $9,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Nelson

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Rockhurst University
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Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,405enrollment
  • $22,994net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1288SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

83 miles from Nelson

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

84 miles from Nelson

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DeVry University Missouri
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

DeVry University Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • -net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Nelson

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Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute South Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 344enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

83 miles from Nelson

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Kansas City Art Institute
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Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 738enrollment
  • $29,373net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

83 miles from Nelson

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Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Nelson

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Kansas City, MO
 

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,772enrollment
  • $23,318net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Nelson

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University of Missouri Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri Kansas City

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,703enrollment
  • $14,739net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1245-1550SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

83 miles from Nelson

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Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley
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Kansas City, Missouri
 

Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,409enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Nelson

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Colorado Technical University Kansas City
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North Kansas City, Missouri
 

Colorado Technical University Kansas City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Nelson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is State Fair Community College and is 24.1 miles from Nelson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at State Fair Community College are $3,624 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

State Fair 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.