Colleges Near La Plata

Colleges and universities near me in the La Plata, New Mexico area

There are 28 colleges within 200 miles of La Plata enrolling a total of 93,049 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Mexico with a population of 612, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from La Plata. The nearest college is San Juan College in Farmington at a distance of 10.7 miles from La Plata. Driving time to these schools from La Plata should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of New Mexico Main Campus in Albuquerque which is ranked #658 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of New Mexico Main Campus enrolling 21,953 students. In terms of affordability, Dine College in Tsaile offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,320 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 La Plata.
La Plata, NM within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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San Juan College
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Farmington, NM
 

San Juan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,454enrollment
  • $4,378net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from La Plata

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Fort Lewis College
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Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,400enrollment
  • $15,685net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

30 miles from La Plata

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Dine College
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Tsaile, AZ

Dine College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,552enrollment
  • $11,266net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from La Plata

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Navajo Technical College
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Crownpoint, NM

Navajo Technical College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Mexico

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $2,770net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from La Plata

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University of New Mexico Gallup Campus
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Gallup, NM
 

University of New Mexico Gallup Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,113enrollment
  • $2,583net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

103 miles from La Plata

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New Mexico State University Grants
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Grants, NM
 

New Mexico State University Grants

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 825enrollment
  • $8,840net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 12

123 miles from La Plata

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University of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus
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Los Alamos, NM
 

University of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,009enrollment
  • $10,947net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

127 miles from La Plata

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Adams State College
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Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

133 miles from La Plata

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Western State Colorado University
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Gunnison, CO

Western State Colorado University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,548enrollment
  • $16,672net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

132 miles from La Plata

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Northern New Mexico College
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Espanola, NM
 

Northern New Mexico College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,154enrollment
  • $8,383net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

133 miles from La Plata

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University of New Mexico Taos Campus
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Ranchos de Taos, NM
 

University of New Mexico Taos Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,222enrollment
  • $9,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

145 miles from La Plata

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National American University Rio Rancho
N
Rio Rancho, NM
 

National American University Rio Rancho

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 30enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

145 miles from La Plata

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Colorado Mesa University
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Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,905enrollment
  • $15,085net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

150 miles from La Plata

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University of Phoenix Albuquerque Campus
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Albuquerque, NM
 

University of Phoenix Albuquerque Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

149 miles from La Plata

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Santa Fe University of Art and Design
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Santa Fe, NM
 

Santa Fe University of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 161enrollment
  • $29,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from La Plata

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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
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Santa Fe, NM
 

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 868enrollment
  • $13,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

153 miles from La Plata

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Santa Fe Community College
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Santa Fe, NM
 

Santa Fe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,266enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

153 miles from La Plata

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Central New Mexico Community College
C
Albuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in New Mexico

  • 19,095enrollment
  • $4,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

155 miles from La Plata

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FAQ's

The closest community college is San Juan College and is 10.7 miles from La Plata. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at San Juan College are $1,714 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

San Juan 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.