Colleges Near Columbia Falls

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia Falls, Montana area

There are 22 colleges within 200 miles of Columbia Falls enrolling a total of 98,640 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Montana with a population of 4,688, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia Falls. The nearest college is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell at a distance of 11.6 miles from Columbia Falls. Driving time to these schools from Columbia Falls should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington which is ranked #157 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Washington State University enrolling 27,539 students. In terms of affordability, Stone Child College in Box Elder offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,820 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 Falls.
Columbia Falls, MT within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Flathead Valley Community College
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Kalispell, MT
 

Flathead Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,129enrollment
  • $11,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Columbia Falls

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Salish Kootenai College
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Pablo, MT
 

Salish Kootenai College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 619enrollment
  • $6,890net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Columbia Falls

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Blackfeet Community College
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Browning, MT
 

Blackfeet Community College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 346enrollment
  • $5,447net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Columbia Falls

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 9,955enrollment
  • $16,361net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

105 miles from Columbia Falls

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North Idaho College
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
 

North Idaho College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,296enrollment
  • $7,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

130 miles from Columbia Falls

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Great Falls College MSU
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Great Falls, MT
 

Great Falls College MSU

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $9,166net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

148 miles from Columbia Falls

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University of Great Falls
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Great Falls, MT
 

University of Great Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 955enrollment
  • $22,318net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 720-740SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

148 miles from Columbia Falls

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Spokane Community College
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Spokane, WA
 

Spokane Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,502enrollment
  • $6,295net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

154 miles from Columbia Falls

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Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,415enrollment
  • $28,299net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

155 miles from Columbia Falls

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Gonzaga University
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Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 7,253enrollment
  • $38,727net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

156 miles from Columbia Falls

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Great Northern University
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Spokane, Washington
 

Great Northern University

Private 4 Year

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  • 35enrollment
  • $27,410net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

156 miles from Columbia Falls

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Carroll College
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Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,168enrollment
  • $23,916net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1200SAT range
  • 13-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 28

158 miles from Columbia Falls

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University of Montana Helena College of Technology
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Helena, MT
 

University of Montana Helena College of Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,423enrollment
  • $11,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

159 miles from Columbia Falls

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Spokane Falls Community College
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Spokane, WA
 

Spokane Falls Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,795enrollment
  • $7,117net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

159 miles from Columbia Falls

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

169 miles from Columbia Falls

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New Saint Andrews College
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Moscow, Idaho

New Saint Andrews College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 294enrollment
  • $15,053net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

173 miles from Columbia Falls

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University of Idaho
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Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,507enrollment
  • $14,954net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

174 miles from Columbia Falls

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 27,539enrollment
  • $17,911net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

179 miles from Columbia Falls

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Flathead Valley Community College and is 11.6 miles from Columbia Falls. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Flathead Valley Community College are $4,616 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Flathead Valley 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.