Colleges Near Rochester

Colleges and universities near me in the Rochester, Indiana area

There are 117 colleges within 100 miles of Rochester enrolling a total of 614,306 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 6,218, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rochester. The nearest college is Ancilla College in Donaldson at a distance of 23.1 miles from Rochester. Driving time to these schools from Rochester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana enrolling 89,705 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo in Kokomo offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Rochester.
Rochester, IN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Purdue University North Central Campus
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Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

51 miles from Rochester

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Saint Josephs College
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Rensselaer, IN
 

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

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  • 972enrollment
  • $15,836net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

51 miles from Rochester

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Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,958enrollment
  • $22,755net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

52 miles from Rochester

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University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

53 miles from Rochester

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Harrison College Lafayette
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Lafayette, Indiana
 

Harrison College Lafayette

Private 2 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Rochester

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Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette
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Lafayette, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,339enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Rochester

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Ivy Tech Community College Northeast
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northeast

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,538enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Rochester

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,069enrollment
  • $11,951net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

57 miles from Rochester

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Indiana Institute of Technology
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Indiana Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,595enrollment
  • $22,179net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

56 miles from Rochester

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Brown Mackie College Michigan City
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Michigan City, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Michigan City

Private 4 Year

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  • 38enrollment
  • $18,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Rochester

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Taylor University
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Upland, IN

Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $27,366net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

55 miles from Rochester

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Harrison College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
 

Harrison College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Rochester

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

58 miles from Rochester

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Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

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  • 131enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Rochester

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Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

Trine University Regional/Non Traditional Campuses

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,344enrollment
  • $19,616net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Rochester

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College of Court Reporting Inc
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Hobart, IN
 

College of Court Reporting Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 186enrollment
  • $36,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Rochester

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Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,858enrollment
  • $24,194net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1350SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

63 miles from Rochester

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Southwestern Michigan College
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Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,807enrollment
  • $9,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Rochester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo and is 38.7 miles from Rochester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo are $3,354 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo 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.