Colleges Near Ainsworth

Colleges and universities near me in the Ainsworth, Nebraska area

There are 40 colleges within 200 miles of Ainsworth enrolling a total of 90,988 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 1,728, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ainsworth. The nearest college is Sinte Gleska University in Mission at a distance of 64.7 miles from Ainsworth. Driving time to these schools from Ainsworth should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which is ranked #332 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is South Dakota State University enrolling 11,498 students. In terms of affordability, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,016 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 Ainsworth.
Ainsworth, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Dakota State University
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Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,508enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1340SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

171 miles from Ainsworth

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National American University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

National American University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 155enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Ainsworth

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Kairos University
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Kairos University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,105enrollment
  • -net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Ainsworth

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University of Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

University of Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,509enrollment
  • $21,049net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

172 miles from Ainsworth

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,478enrollment
  • $15,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

171 miles from Ainsworth

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 940enrollment
  • $23,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

175 miles from Ainsworth

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Little Priest Tribal College
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Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $11,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Ainsworth

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,771net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

176 miles from Ainsworth

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,158enrollment
  • $23,482net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

178 miles from Ainsworth

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Ainsworth

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,423enrollment
  • $24,099net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1235SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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182 miles from Ainsworth

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Nebraska Indian Community College
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Macy, NE
 

Nebraska Indian Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 624enrollment
  • $22,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Ainsworth

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

189 miles from Ainsworth

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $27,925net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

191 miles from Ainsworth

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

195 miles from Ainsworth

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,498enrollment
  • $18,233net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

197 miles from Ainsworth

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National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
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Ellsworth AFB, SD
 

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Private 4 Year

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  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Ainsworth

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Institute of Lutheran Theology
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Brookings, South Dakota
 

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Ainsworth

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mid Plains Community College and is 109.4 miles from Ainsworth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mid Plains Community College are $3,600 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mid Plains 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.