Colleges Near Clear Lake

Colleges and universities near me in the Clear Lake, South Dakota area

There are 111 colleges within 200 miles of Clear Lake enrolling a total of 384,626 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 1,273, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Clear Lake. The nearest college is Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown at a distance of 22.3 miles from Clear Lake. Driving time to these schools from Clear Lake should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,890 students. In terms of affordability, Northeast Community College in Norfolk offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,240 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 Clear Lake.
Clear Lake, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

111 results

Alexandria Technical & Community College
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Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,038enrollment
  • $13,947net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Clear Lake

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,521enrollment
  • $16,873net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

100 miles from Clear Lake

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Presentation College
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 615enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 840-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

101 miles from Clear Lake

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North Dakota State College of Science
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Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,140enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

105 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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Fergus Falls, MN
 

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,414enrollment
  • $9,646net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

110 miles from Clear Lake

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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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  • 860enrollment
  • $21,072net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1256SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

114 miles from Clear Lake

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Northwest Iowa Community College
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Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,792enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

116 miles from Clear Lake

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $27,925net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

118 miles from Clear Lake

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 244enrollment
  • $20,462net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

124 miles from Clear Lake

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

125 miles from Clear Lake

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,624enrollment
  • $29,473net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

126 miles from Clear Lake

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,451enrollment
  • $29,720net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

128 miles from Clear Lake

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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Estherville, IA
 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,024enrollment
  • $10,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

131 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota School of Business Waite Park
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Waite Park, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Waite Park

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $16,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Clear Lake

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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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Saint Cloud, MN
 

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,565enrollment
  • $10,140net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

135 miles from Clear Lake

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,514enrollment
  • $14,648net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

135 miles from Clear Lake

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Mount Marty College
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M
Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,314enrollment
  • $23,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

135 miles from Clear Lake

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $28,805net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

137 miles from Clear Lake

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lake Area Technical Institute and is 22.3 miles from Clear Lake. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lake Area Technical Institute are $6,718 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lake Area Technical Institute freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.06. Learn more about Lake Area Technical Institute admission chances.