Colleges Near Buffalo

Colleges and universities near me in the Buffalo, South Dakota area

There are 20 colleges within 200 miles of Buffalo enrolling a total of 28,443 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 330, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Buffalo. The nearest college is Black Hills State University in Spearfish at a distance of 77 miles from Buffalo. Driving time to these schools from Buffalo should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City which is ranked #362 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 Buffalo.
Buffalo, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

77 miles from Buffalo

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

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

96 miles from Buffalo

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National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
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Ellsworth AFB, SD
 

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Private 4 Year

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  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

102 miles from Buffalo

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National American University Rapid City
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Rapid City, SD
 

National American University Rapid City

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

105 miles from Buffalo

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

106 miles from Buffalo

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Western Dakota Technical Institute
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Rapid City, SD
 

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,267enrollment
  • $13,239net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

106 miles from Buffalo

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Dawson Community College
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Glendive, MT
 

Dawson Community College

Public 2 Year

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

118 miles from Buffalo

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Miles Community College
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Miles City, MT
 

Miles Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 583enrollment
  • $8,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Buffalo

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Sitting Bull College
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Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

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  • 257enrollment
  • $1,818net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

138 miles from Buffalo

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Chief Dull Knife College
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Lame Deer, MT
 

Chief Dull Knife College

Public 2 Year

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  • 221enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from Buffalo

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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

156 miles from Buffalo

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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

155 miles from Buffalo

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United Tribes Technical College
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Bismarck, ND
 

United Tribes Technical College

Private 2 Year

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

156 miles from Buffalo

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,177enrollment
  • $5,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Buffalo

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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

173 miles from Buffalo

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Sheridan College
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Sheridan, WY
 

Sheridan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,596enrollment
  • $9,209net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Buffalo

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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

178 miles from Buffalo

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Little Big Horn College
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Crow Agency, MT
 

Little Big Horn College

Public 2 Year

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  • 296enrollment
  • $6,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

189 miles from Buffalo

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Dakota Technical Institute and is 105.8 miles from Buffalo. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Dakota Technical Institute are $8,286 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Dakota Technical Institute 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.