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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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 28,308enrollment
  • $22,601net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

83 miles from Ames

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Cowley County Community College
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Arkansas City, KS
 

Cowley County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,230enrollment
  • $8,396net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.94Avg GPA

85 miles from Ames

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Chickasha, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Public 4 Year

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  • 825enrollment
  • $8,390net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 923-1138SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 2

85 miles from Ames

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Family of Faith College
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Shawnee, OK
 

Family of Faith College

Private 4 Year

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  • 211enrollment
  • $11,252net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Ames

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Saint Gregorys University
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Shawnee, OK
 

Saint Gregorys University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 702enrollment
  • $18,055net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Ames

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Oklahoma Baptist University
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Shawnee, OK

Oklahoma Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 1,399enrollment
  • $24,672net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

93 miles from Ames

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Southwestern College
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Winfield, KS
 

Southwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,174enrollment
  • $27,003net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1220SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

96 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.