Colleges Near Dakota

Colleges and universities near me in the Dakota, Minnesota area

There are 27 colleges within 100 miles of Dakota enrolling a total of 103,987 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 323, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dakota. The nearest college is Viterbo University in La Crosse at a distance of 9.8 miles from Dakota. Driving time to these schools from Dakota should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin La Crosse enrolling 10,274 students. In terms of affordability, Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,179 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 Dakota.
Dakota, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

78 miles from Dakota

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Riverland Community College
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Austin, MN
 

Riverland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,175enrollment
  • $9,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

83 miles from Dakota

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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

85 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin River Falls
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River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin River Falls

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 5,188enrollment
  • $13,427net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

90 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

93 miles from Dakota

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Carleton College
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Northfield, MN

Carleton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Minnesota

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $31,494net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

97 miles from Dakota

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St Olaf College
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Northfield, MN

St Olaf College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,046enrollment
  • $26,171net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

98 miles from Dakota

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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

98 miles from Dakota

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

100 miles from Dakota

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Technical College and is 9 miles from Dakota. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Technical College are $4,636 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western 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.