Colleges Near Fairfax

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

There are 64 colleges within 200 miles of Fairfax enrolling a total of 188,099 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 115, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fairfax. The nearest college is Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell at a distance of 63.2 miles from Fairfax. Driving time to these schools from Fairfax should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska which is ranked #111 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,986 students. In terms of affordability, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,016 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 Fairfax.
Fairfax, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

134 miles from Fairfax

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Little Priest Tribal College
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Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $11,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

135 miles from Fairfax

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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

138 miles from Fairfax

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,498enrollment
  • $18,233net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

138 miles from Fairfax

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Institute of Lutheran Theology
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Brookings, South Dakota
 

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

137 miles from Fairfax

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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

143 miles from Fairfax

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Nebraska Indian Community College
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Macy, NE
 

Nebraska Indian Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 624enrollment
  • $22,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

147 miles from Fairfax

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Central Community College
C
Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,862enrollment
  • $7,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

150 miles from Fairfax

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Northwest Iowa Community College
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Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

152 miles from Fairfax

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Lake Area Technical Institute
L
Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,179enrollment
  • $12,554net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

157 miles from Fairfax

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,017enrollment
  • $16,249net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

161 miles from Fairfax

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Mid Plains Community College
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North Platte, NE
 

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,066enrollment
  • $7,223net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

163 miles from Fairfax

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 585enrollment
  • $20,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 845-1060SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

164 miles from Fairfax

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

165 miles from Fairfax

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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

169 miles from Fairfax

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,821net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

170 miles from Fairfax

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,229enrollment
  • $3,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Fairfax

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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

171 miles from Fairfax

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mitchell Technical Institute and is 63.9 miles from Fairfax. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mitchell Technical Institute are $7,524 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mitchell Technical Institute 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.