Colleges Near Platte

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

There are 43 colleges within 200 miles of Platte enrolling a total of 101,694 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 1,230, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Platte. The nearest college is Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell at a distance of 46 miles from Platte. Driving time to these schools from Platte should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Augustana University in Sioux Falls which is ranked #327 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is South Dakota State University enrolling 11,327 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 Platte.
Platte, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mid Plains Community College
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North Platte, NE
 

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,084enrollment
  • $5,517net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Platte

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

186 miles from Platte

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

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  • 626enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 800-1125SAT range
  • 14-27ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

186 miles from Platte

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

191 miles from Platte

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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

190 miles from Platte

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $23,067net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

193 miles from Platte

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

195 miles from Platte

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mitchell Technical Institute and is 47.2 miles from Platte. 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.