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

47 results

Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

133 miles from Columbia

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Mitchell Technical Institute
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Mitchell, SD
 

Mitchell Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,203enrollment
  • $12,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

134 miles from Columbia

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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

140 miles from Columbia

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Mayville State University
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Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $14,347net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

139 miles from Columbia

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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

142 miles from Columbia

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Alexandria Technical & Community College
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Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

143 miles from Columbia

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Granite Falls, MN
 

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,352enrollment
  • $11,577net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

145 miles from Columbia

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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

146 miles from Columbia

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

148 miles from Columbia

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Ridgewater College
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Willmar, MN
 

Ridgewater College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,904enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

161 miles from Columbia

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,453enrollment
  • $16,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

160 miles from Columbia

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Kilian Community College
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Kilian Community College

Private 2 Year

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  • 170enrollment
  • $26,409net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

163 miles from Columbia

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White Earth Tribal and Community College
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Mahnomen, MN
 

White Earth Tribal and Community College

Private 2 Year

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  • 102enrollment
  • $8,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from Columbia

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Augustana University
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Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in South Dakota

  • 2,086enrollment
  • $23,843net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1325SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

164 miles from Columbia

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Kairos University
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Kairos University

Private 4 Year

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  • 917enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Columbia

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University of Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

University of Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,594enrollment
  • $20,957net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

163 miles from Columbia

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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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  • 28enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from Columbia

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Globe University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Globe University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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  • 125enrollment
  • $18,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 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.