Colleges Near Ames

Colleges and universities near me in the Ames, New York area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Ames enrolling a total of 110,349 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 145, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. The nearest college is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill in Cobleskill at a distance of 13.1 miles from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Colgate University in Hamilton which is ranked #27 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is SUNY at Albany enrolling 16,658 students. In terms of affordability, Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,704 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 Ames.
Ames, NY within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
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Cobleskill, NY

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#27 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,783enrollment
  • $17,602net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

13 miles from Ames

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Fulton Montgomery Community College
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Johnstown, NY
 

Fulton Montgomery Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,812enrollment
  • $7,932net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

19 miles from Ames

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Herkimer County Community College
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Herkimer, NY
 

Herkimer County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,030enrollment
  • $8,974net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

25 miles from Ames

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Schenectady County Community College
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Schenectady, NY
 

Schenectady County Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,657enrollment
  • $5,026net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Ames

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Ellis School of Nursing
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Schenectady, NY
 

Ellis School of Nursing

Private 2 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $19,714net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

35 miles from Ames

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Hartwick College
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Oneonta, NY

Hartwick College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#41 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $22,396net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 10-27ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

36 miles from Ames

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Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch
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Utica, NY
 

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,539enrollment
  • $8,504net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.64Avg GPA

35 miles from Ames

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SUNY College at Oneonta
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Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 5,430enrollment
  • $18,129net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

35 miles from Ames

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Union College
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Schenectady, NY

Union College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,107enrollment
  • $41,136net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1490SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

34 miles from Ames

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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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Utica, New York
 

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing

Private 2 Year

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  • 218enrollment
  • $20,677net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Ames

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SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
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Utica, NY

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,842enrollment
  • $13,799net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

38 miles from Ames

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Excelsior University
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Albany, NY
 

Excelsior University

Private 4 Year

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  • 15,833enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Ames

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Utica College
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Utica, NY
 

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,861enrollment
  • $22,372net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1084-1250SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

38 miles from Ames

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Bryant and Stratton College Albany
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Albany, NY
 

Bryant and Stratton College Albany

Private 2 Year

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  • 296enrollment
  • $12,707net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Ames

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SUNY at Albany
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Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 16,658enrollment
  • $17,714net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

41 miles from Ames

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Maria College of Albany
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Albany, NY
 

Maria College of Albany

Private 4 Year

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  • 805enrollment
  • $17,537net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

42 miles from Ames

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Mildred Elley School Albany Campus
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Albany, NY
 

Mildred Elley School Albany Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 365enrollment
  • $20,110net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Ames

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Albany, NY

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 930enrollment
  • $29,175net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1470SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

44 miles from Ames

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Fulton Montgomery Community College and is 18.5 miles from Ames. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Fulton Montgomery Community College are $5,862 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Fulton Montgomery 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.