Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, North Dakota area

There are 13 colleges within 200 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 18,108 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Dakota with a population of 133, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Williston State College in Williston at a distance of 64.1 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Mary in Bismarck which is ranked #438 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Bismarck State College enrolling 3,771 students. In terms of affordability, Fort Peck Community College in Poplar offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,680 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 Columbus.
Columbus, ND within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

13 results

Williston State College
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Williston, ND
 

Williston State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 924enrollment
  • $9,149net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbus

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Fort Berthold Community College
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New Town, ND
 

Fort Berthold Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 172enrollment
  • $6,937net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Columbus

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Minot State University
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Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 2,777enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 992-1178SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

82 miles from Columbus

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Dakota College at Bottineau
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Bottineau, ND
 

Dakota College at Bottineau

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,080enrollment
  • $9,946net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

106 miles from Columbus

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Fort Peck Community College
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Poplar, MT
 

Fort Peck Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $7,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Columbus

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Turtle Mountain Community College
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Belcourt, ND
 

Turtle Mountain Community College

Private 4 Year

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  • 599enrollment
  • $4,520net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Columbus

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

140 miles from Columbus

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Dawson Community College
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Glendive, MT
 

Dawson Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 462enrollment
  • $10,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

155 miles from Columbus

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Bismarck State College
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Bismarck, ND
 

Bismarck State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,771enrollment
  • $11,309net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Columbus

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United Tribes Technical College
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Bismarck, ND
 

United Tribes Technical College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 506enrollment
  • $4,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Columbus

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University of Mary
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Bismarck, ND

University of Mary

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 3,652enrollment
  • $18,369net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1096-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 30

178 miles from Columbus

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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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Fort Totten, ND
 

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 316enrollment
  • $8,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

185 miles from Columbus

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Lake Region State College
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Devils Lake, ND
 

Lake Region State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,679enrollment
  • $10,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Williston State College and is 64.1 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Williston State College are $5,768 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Williston State 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.