Colleges Near Emerson

Colleges and universities near me in the Emerson, Iowa area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Emerson enrolling a total of 131,693 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 438, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Emerson. The nearest college is Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs at a distance of 27.3 miles from Emerson. Driving time to these schools from Emerson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska which is ranked #117 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,805 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,830 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 Emerson.

Emerson, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Iowa Western Community College

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Council Bluffs, IA

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

5,342enrollment
$11,569net price
100%acceptance rate
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27 miles from Emerson

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

296enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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27 miles from Emerson

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Bellevue University

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Bellevue, NE

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Bellevue University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

13,841enrollment
$24,767net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Emerson

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Grace University

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Omaha, NE

Grace University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

298enrollment
$19,798net price
46%acceptance rate
-SAT range
18-21ACT range
3.08Estimated Avg GPA

31 miles from Emerson

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Creighton University

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Omaha, NE

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Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Nebraska

8,397enrollment
$32,877net price
76%acceptance rate
1206-1420SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.84Avg GPA

33 miles from Emerson

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Clarkson College

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Omaha, NE

Clarkson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1,133enrollment
$14,506net price
56%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.3Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Emerson

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Metropolitan Community College Area

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Omaha, NE

Metropolitan Community College Area

Public 2 Year

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14,541enrollment
$4,786net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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35 miles from Emerson

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Omaha, NE

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

15,058enrollment
$12,973net price
86%acceptance rate
-SAT range
18-26ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

36 miles from Emerson

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College of Saint Mary

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Omaha, NE

College of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

857enrollment
$14,984net price
65%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

36 miles from Emerson

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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

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Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

1,146enrollment
$18,661net price
91%acceptance rate
-SAT range
21-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

38 miles from Emerson

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Nebraska Christian College

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Papillion, NE

Nebraska Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

134enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.06Estimated Avg GPA

37 miles from Emerson

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Universal College of Healing Arts

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Omaha, NE

Universal College of Healing Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

24enrollment
$20,070net price
100%acceptance rate
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37 miles from Emerson

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Vatterott College Spring Valley

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Omaha, NE

Vatterott College Spring Valley

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

6enrollment
$17,565net price
100%acceptance rate
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39 miles from Emerson

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The Creative Center

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Omaha, NE

The Creative Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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38 miles from Emerson

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Purdue Global Omaha Campus

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Omaha, NE

Purdue Global Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

332enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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40 miles from Emerson

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Peru State College

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Peru, NE

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1,799enrollment
$12,618net price
100%acceptance rate
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41 miles from Emerson

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University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

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Omaha, Nebraska

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

46enrollment
$17,658net price
100%acceptance rate
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41 miles from Emerson

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Southwestern Community College

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Creston, IA

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,581enrollment
$9,973net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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53 miles from Emerson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Iowa Western Community College and is 27.3 miles from Emerson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Iowa Western Community College are $6,540 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Iowa Western Community 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.