Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Pennsylvania area

There are 66 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 161,131 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 824, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Jamestown Business College in Jamestown at a distance of 19.9 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York which is ranked #103 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University at Buffalo enrolling 32,099 students. In terms of affordability, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,927 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, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Erie Business Center New Castle
E
New Castle, Pennsylvania
 

Erie Business Center New Castle

Private 2 Year

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  • 64enrollment
  • $5,298net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Columbus

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Villa Maria College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Villa Maria College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 465enrollment
  • $14,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 730-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

78 miles from Columbus

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ETI Technical College
E
Niles, OH
 

ETI Technical College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $14,069net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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Kent State University at Trumbull
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Warren, OH
 

Kent State University at Trumbull

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,734enrollment
  • $9,854net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

80 miles from Columbus

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Butler County Community College
B
Butler, PA
 

Butler County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,496enrollment
  • $5,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

79 miles from Columbus

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National College Youngstown
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Youngstown, OH
 

National College Youngstown

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $18,239net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbus

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Daemen College
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Amherst, NY
 

Daemen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,642enrollment
  • $20,273net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

81 miles from Columbus

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Houghton College
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Houghton, NY

Houghton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 833enrollment
  • $21,550net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

80 miles from Columbus

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Trumbull Business College
T
Warren, OH
 

Trumbull Business College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $24,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Columbus

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

80 miles from Columbus

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University at Buffalo
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Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 32,099enrollment
  • $18,524net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1380SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

83 miles from Columbus

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Bryant and Stratton College Amherst
B
Getzville, NY
 

Bryant and Stratton College Amherst

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 317enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Columbus

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Niagara University
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Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,858enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

87 miles from Columbus

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Kent State University at Geauga
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K
Burton, OH
 

Kent State University at Geauga

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,095enrollment
  • $9,969net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

87 miles from Columbus

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Lake Erie College
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Painesville, OH
 

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 906enrollment
  • $22,678net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

87 miles from Columbus

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Niagara County Community College
N
Sanborn, NY
 

Niagara County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,838enrollment
  • $6,677net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Geneva College
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Beaver Falls, PA

Geneva College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,232enrollment
  • $20,999net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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Alfred, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,348enrollment
  • $17,262net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

93 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jamestown Community College and is 22 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jamestown Community College are $6,450 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jamestown 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.