Colleges Near Appleton

Colleges and universities near me in the Appleton, Wisconsin area

There are 2 colleges in Appleton and 48 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 230,952 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Wisconsin with a population of 72,623, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Appleton. Driving time to these schools from Appleton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison which is ranked #105 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison enrolling 48,956 students. In terms of affordability, Northcentral Technical College in Wausau offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,443 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 Appleton.
Appleton, WI within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lawrence University
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Appleton, WI

Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

  • 1,426enrollment
  • $26,368net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

1 miles from Appleton

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Fox Valley Technical College
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Appleton, WI

Fox Valley Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,181enrollment
  • $10,220net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Appleton

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Globe University Appleton
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Grand Chute, WI
 

Globe University Appleton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $18,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Appleton

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Saint Norbert College
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De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,882enrollment
  • $26,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

20 miles from Appleton

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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Oshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 13,705enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

19 miles from Appleton

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,661enrollment
  • $9,574net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Appleton

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Globe University Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI
 

Globe University Green Bay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 134enrollment
  • $19,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Appleton

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Bellin College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Bellin College

Private 4 Year

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  • 748enrollment
  • $25,811net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

27 miles from Appleton

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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 9,599enrollment
  • $11,365net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

29 miles from Appleton

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Marian University
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Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

35 miles from Appleton

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Moraine Park Technical College
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Fond du Lac, WI
 

Moraine Park Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,074enrollment
  • $9,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Appleton

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Silver Lake College of the Holy Family
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Manitowoc, WI
 

Silver Lake College of the Holy Family

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 444enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Appleton

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Ripon College
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Ripon, WI

Ripon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 766enrollment
  • $21,999net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

38 miles from Appleton

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Lakeland University
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Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,406enrollment
  • $21,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

39 miles from Appleton

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Lakeshore Technical College
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Cleveland, WI
 

Lakeshore Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,154enrollment
  • $9,327net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Appleton

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College of Menominee Nation
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Keshena, WI
 

College of Menominee Nation

Private 4 Year

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  • 281enrollment
  • $9,433net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

42 miles from Appleton

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

61 miles from Appleton

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Mid State Technical College
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
 

Mid State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,779enrollment
  • $9,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Appleton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Fox Valley Technical College and is 3.3 miles from Appleton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Fox Valley Technical College are $4,826 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Fox Valley Technical 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.