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 377,463 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 #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,955 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

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,602enrollment
  • $10,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

136 miles from Clear Lake

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

137 miles from Clear Lake

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

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  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

139 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

139 miles from Clear Lake

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Concordia College at Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $23,087net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1218SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

145 miles from Clear Lake

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

145 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota School of Business Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Moorhead

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 97enrollment
  • $21,604net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

145 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

146 miles from Clear Lake

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
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Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

148 miles from Clear Lake

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 927enrollment
  • $21,620net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

155 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota School of Business Shakopee
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Shakopee, Minnesota
 

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee

Private 4 Year

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  • 304enrollment
  • $20,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

154 miles from Clear Lake

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

155 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota School of Business Plymouth
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Plymouth, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Plymouth

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 104enrollment
  • $19,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

157 miles from Clear Lake

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,249enrollment
  • $23,947net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

159 miles from Clear Lake

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,150enrollment
  • $7,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

158 miles from Clear Lake

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Minnesota School of Business Elk River
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Elk River, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Elk River

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 135enrollment
  • $17,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

158 miles from Clear Lake

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Central Lakes College Brainerd
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Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from Clear Lake

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,658enrollment
  • $12,164net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

162 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.