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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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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Fort Totten, ND
 

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 316enrollment
  • $8,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

166 miles from Columbia

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National American University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

National American University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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  • 155enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

167 miles from Columbia

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University of North Dakota
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Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 13,876enrollment
  • $17,359net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

170 miles from Columbia

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University of Minnesota Crookston
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Crookston, MN
 

University of Minnesota Crookston

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,303enrollment
  • $12,894net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

171 miles from Columbia

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Lake Region State College
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Devils Lake, ND
 

Lake Region State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,679enrollment
  • $10,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Columbia

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

189 miles from Columbia

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $28,746net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1245SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

193 miles from Columbia

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

195 miles from Columbia

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Sinte Gleska University
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Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

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  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

196 miles from Columbia

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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

197 miles from Columbia

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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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  • 3,466enrollment
  • $10,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

200 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.