Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Colorado area

There are 70 colleges within 200 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 372,710 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Colorado with a population of 58, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Northeastern Junior College in Sterling at a distance of 53.8 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Colorado College in Colorado Springs which is ranked #80 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Colorado Boulder enrolling 39,585 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 Amherst.

Amherst, CO within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northeastern Junior College

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Sterling, CO

Northeastern Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,446enrollment
$14,209net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.12Avg GPA

54 miles from Amherst

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Mid Plains Community College

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North Platte, NE

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

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

80 miles from Amherst

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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

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Curtis, NE

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

303enrollment
$13,217net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.5Avg GPA

87 miles from Amherst

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Morgan Community College

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Fort Morgan, CO

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Morgan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,462enrollment
$9,912net price
100%acceptance rate
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89 miles from Amherst

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Northwest Kansas Technical College

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Goodland, KS

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Northwest Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

666enrollment
$12,402net price
100%acceptance rate
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96 miles from Amherst

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Colby Community College

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Colby, KS

Colby Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,380enrollment
$8,128net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.96Avg GPA

108 miles from Amherst

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Summit Christian College

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Gering, Nebraska

Summit Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22enrollment
$19,810net price
67%acceptance rate
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111 miles from Amherst

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Western Nebraska Community College

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Scottsbluff, NE

Western Nebraska Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,575enrollment
$5,863net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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112 miles from Amherst

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University of Northern Colorado

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Greeley, CO

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University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

9,380enrollment
$18,310net price
79%acceptance rate
990-1200SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

134 miles from Amherst

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Aims Community College

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Greeley, CO

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Aims Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

7,178enrollment
$7,859net price
100%acceptance rate
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137 miles from Amherst

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Laramie County Community College

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Cheyenne, WY

Laramie County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

3,770enrollment
$7,227net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.95Avg GPA

139 miles from Amherst

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Eastern Wyoming College

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Torrington, WY

Eastern Wyoming College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,421enrollment
$6,367net price
100%acceptance rate
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142 miles from Amherst

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University of Phoenix Cheyenne Campus

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Cheyenne, Wyoming

University of Phoenix Cheyenne Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
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143 miles from Amherst

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College America Cheyenne

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Cheyenne, WY

College America Cheyenne

Private 4 Year

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45enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
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143 miles from Amherst

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Institute of Business and Medical Careers

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Fort Collins, CO

Institute of Business and Medical Careers

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

384enrollment
$22,949net price
100%acceptance rate
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151 miles from Amherst

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Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Fort Collins, CO

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Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

33,403enrollment
$16,926net price
91%acceptance rate
1080-1290SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

153 miles from Amherst

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Community College of Aurora

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Aurora, CO

Community College of Aurora

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

8,343enrollment
$7,340net price
100%acceptance rate
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154 miles from Amherst

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Chadron State College

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Chadron, NE

Chadron State College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2,260enrollment
$15,727net price
100%acceptance rate
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154 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeastern Junior College and is 53.8 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeastern Junior College are $5,345 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeastern Junior 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.