Colleges Near Ames

Colleges and universities near me in the Ames, Oklahoma area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Ames enrolling a total of 118,974 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Oklahoma with a population of 239, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. The nearest college is Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva at a distance of 46.4 miles from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus in Norman which is ranked #189 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus enrolling 28,308 students. In terms of affordability, Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,250 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, OK within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,852enrollment
  • $10,448net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 830-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

46 miles from Ames

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Redlands Community College
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El Reno, OK
 

Redlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,735enrollment
  • $8,066net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Ames

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Langston University
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HBCU
Langston, OK

Langston University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $9,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA

56 miles from Ames

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University of Central Oklahoma
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Edmond, OK

University of Central Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 12,250enrollment
  • $18,055net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

57 miles from Ames

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Northern Oklahoma College
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Tonkawa, OK
 

Northern Oklahoma College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,271enrollment
  • $6,866net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

58 miles from Ames

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Weatherford, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 4,777enrollment
  • $13,699net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

57 miles from Ames

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Southern Nazarene University
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Bethany, OK
 

Southern Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,507enrollment
  • $22,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

60 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma Christian University
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Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,537enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

60 miles from Ames

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Southwestern Christian University
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Bethany, OK
 

Southwestern Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 425enrollment
  • $19,713net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

59 miles from Ames

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DeVry University Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 

DeVry University Oklahoma

Private 4 Year

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  • 199enrollment
  • -net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Ames

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University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 

University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 629enrollment
  • $17,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus
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Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 25,372enrollment
  • $16,718net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

63 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma City, OK
 

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,340enrollment
  • $7,015net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

63 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma City University
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Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,550enrollment
  • $25,235net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1233SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

63 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma City Community College
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Oklahoma City, OK
 

Oklahoma City Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,353enrollment
  • $6,318net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Ames

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Rose State College
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Midwest City, OK
 

Rose State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,702enrollment
  • $11,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Ames

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Mid America Christian University
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Oklahoma City, OK
 

Mid America Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,442enrollment
  • $16,105net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Ames

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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
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Moore, OK
 

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 281enrollment
  • $20,952net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 846-1033SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

76 miles from Ames

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Redlands Community College and is 51.7 miles from Ames. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Redlands Community College are $5,385 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Redlands 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.