Colleges Near Ponca

Colleges and universities near me in the Ponca, Nebraska area

There are 34 colleges within 100 miles of Ponca enrolling a total of 90,051 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 961, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ponca. The nearest college is Briar Cliff University in Sioux City at a distance of 14.6 miles from Ponca. Driving time to these schools from Ponca should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha which is ranked #111 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Metropolitan Community College Area enrolling 15,964 students. In terms of affordability, Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,060 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 Ponca.
Ponca, NE within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

34 results

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

15 miles from Ponca

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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

16 miles from Ponca

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

19 miles from Ponca

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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

19 miles from Ponca

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,868enrollment
  • $18,466net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1330SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

19 miles from Ponca

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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

26 miles from Ponca

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Wayne State College
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Wayne, NE
 

Wayne State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,807enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

27 miles from Ponca

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Nebraska Indian Community College
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Macy, NE
 

Nebraska Indian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

39 miles from Ponca

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,314enrollment
  • $23,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

41 miles from Ponca

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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

45 miles from Ponca

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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

45 miles from Ponca

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,595enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Ponca

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Northwest Iowa Community College
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Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,792enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Ponca

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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

64 miles from Ponca

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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Ponca

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Globe University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Globe University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • $18,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Ponca

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Augustana University
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Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $25,280net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

66 miles from Ponca

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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

66 miles from Ponca

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Iowa Tech Community College and is 19.2 miles from Ponca. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $5,042 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Iowa Tech 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.