Colleges Near Kelso

Colleges and universities near me in the Kelso, Washington area

There are 48 colleges within 100 miles of Kelso enrolling a total of 161,795 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Washington with a population of 11,925, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kelso. The nearest college is Lower Columbia College in Longview at a distance of 3.1 miles from Kelso. Driving time to these schools from Kelso should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Reed College in Portland, Oregon which is ranked #77 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Portland State University enrolling 21,609 students. In terms of affordability, Highline Community College in Des Moines offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,527 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 Kelso.
Kelso, WA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lower Columbia College
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Longview, WA
 

Lower Columbia College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,435enrollment
  • $8,570net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Kelso

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Clark College
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Vancouver, WA
 

Clark College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,593enrollment
  • $8,670net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Kelso

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University of Portland
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Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,793enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1228-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Kelso

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Centralia College
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Centralia, WA
 

Centralia College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,277enrollment
  • $11,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

41 miles from Kelso

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Multnomah University
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Portland, OR
 

Multnomah University

Private 4 Year

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  • 608enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

43 miles from Kelso

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Oregon College of Art and Craft
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Portland, OR

Oregon College of Art and Craft

Private 4 Year

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  • 137enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Kelso

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Pacific Northwest College of Art
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Portland, OR

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 487enrollment
  • $44,616net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Kelso

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Pacific University
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Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,559enrollment
  • $33,472net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1350SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

43 miles from Kelso

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

44 miles from Kelso

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University of Western States
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Portland, OR
 

University of Western States

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,096enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Kelso

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DeVry University Oregon
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Portland, Oregon
 

DeVry University Oregon

Private 4 Year

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  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Kelso

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Clatsop Community College
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Astoria, OR
 

Clatsop Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 714enrollment
  • $10,416net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Kelso

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Warner Pacific College
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Portland, OR
 

Warner Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 444enrollment
  • $23,834net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

45 miles from Kelso

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Reed College
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Portland, OR

Reed College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Oregon

  • 1,534enrollment
  • $33,106net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

46 miles from Kelso

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Lewis & Clark College
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Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,595enrollment
  • $35,832net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1400SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Kelso

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Mt Hood Community College
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Gresham, OR
 

Mt Hood Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,012enrollment
  • $7,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Kelso

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Portland Community College
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Portland, OR

Portland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,400enrollment
  • $10,166net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Kelso

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University of Phoenix Oregon Campus
P
Tigard, OR
 

University of Phoenix Oregon Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Kelso

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lower Columbia College and is 3.1 miles from Kelso. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lower Columbia College are $4,261 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lower Columbia 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.