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

22 results

Montana Tech of the University of Montana
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Butte, MT
 

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $16,045net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

180 miles from Columbia Falls

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Montana Tech College of Technology
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Butte, MT
 

Montana Tech College of Technology

Public 2 Year

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  • 655enrollment
  • $14,906net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

186 miles from Columbia Falls

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Lewis Clark State College
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Lewiston, ID
 

Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 3,746enrollment
  • $11,476net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

189 miles from Columbia Falls

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Stone Child College
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Box Elder, MT
 

Stone Child College

Public 2 Year

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  • 281enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

199 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.