Colleges Near Columbia

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

There are 47 colleges within 200 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 114,129 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 136, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is Presentation College in Aberdeen at a distance of 12.6 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, Minnesota which is ranked #287 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of North Dakota enrolling 13,876 students. In terms of affordability, United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,220 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 Columbia.
Columbia, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Presentation College
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

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  • 615enrollment
  • $27,553net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 840-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

13 miles from Columbia

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

14 miles from Columbia

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 289enrollment
  • $15,628net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

28 miles from Columbia

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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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Sisseton, SD
 

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 187enrollment
  • $2,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

61 miles from Columbia

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Lake Area Technical Institute
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Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,238enrollment
  • $12,735net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

77 miles from Columbia

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,950net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

92 miles from Columbia

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

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

91 miles from Columbia

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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

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  • 2,942enrollment
  • $11,419net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Columbia

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Concordia College at Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

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

113 miles from Columbia

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

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

114 miles from Columbia

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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

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#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

114 miles from Columbia

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Minnesota School of Business Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Moorhead

Private 4 Year

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

114 miles from Columbia

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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

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  • 5,282enrollment
  • $10,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

116 miles from Columbia

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

116 miles from Columbia

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1245SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

117 miles from Columbia

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Institute of Lutheran Theology
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Brookings, South Dakota
 

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

117 miles from Columbia

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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

121 miles from Columbia

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Dakota State University
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Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,241enrollment
  • $17,977net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

125 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Sisseton Wahpeton College and is 60.5 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Sisseton Wahpeton College are $4,330 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Sisseton Wahpeton 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.