Colleges Near Monroe

Colleges and universities near me in the Monroe, Iowa area

There are 34 colleges within 100 miles of Monroe enrolling a total of 149,858 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 1,830, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Monroe. The nearest college is Central College in Pella at a distance of 12.6 miles from Monroe. Driving time to these schools from Monroe should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Iowa enrolling 30,015 students. In terms of affordability, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,560 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 Monroe.

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

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Southwestern Community College

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Creston, IA

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

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1,581enrollment
$9,973net price
100%acceptance rate
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73 miles from Monroe

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Hawkeye Community College

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Waterloo, IA

Hawkeye Community College

Public 2 Year

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4,787enrollment
$10,149net price
100%acceptance rate
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74 miles from Monroe

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

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Cedar Falls, IA

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

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149enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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74 miles from Monroe

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Graceland University Lamoni

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Lamoni, IA

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,237enrollment
$16,627net price
74%acceptance rate
880-1120SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.22Avg GPA

76 miles from Monroe

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University of Northern Iowa

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Cedar Falls, IA

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University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

8,945enrollment
$15,782net price
95%acceptance rate
1020-1330SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

76 miles from Monroe

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Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

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Cedar Rapids, IA

Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus

Private 4 Year

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411enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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78 miles from Monroe

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Allen College

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Waterloo, IA

Allen College

Private 4 Year

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497enrollment
$31,509net price
100%acceptance rate
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Applications Due Feb 1

80 miles from Monroe

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Kirkwood Community College

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Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College

Public 2 Year

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12,406enrollment
$8,413net price
100%acceptance rate
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80 miles from Monroe

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Coe College

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Cedar Rapids, IA

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Coe College

Private 4 Year

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1,264enrollment
$21,237net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

81 miles from Monroe

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University of Iowa

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Iowa City, IA

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University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

30,015enrollment
$19,587net price
86%acceptance rate
1130-1340SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

82 miles from Monroe

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Mount Mercy University

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Cedar Rapids, IA

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Mount Mercy University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1,526enrollment
$24,078net price
75%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

82 miles from Monroe

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Iowa Central Community College

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Fort Dodge, IA

Iowa Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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5,058enrollment
$7,984net price
100%acceptance rate
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88 miles from Monroe

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Iowa Wesleyan College

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Mount Pleasant, IA

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Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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871enrollment
$20,074net price
81%acceptance rate
830-1010SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

89 miles from Monroe

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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

89 miles from Monroe

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Cornell College

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Mount Vernon, IA

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Cornell College

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,073enrollment
$25,686net price
79%acceptance rate
1170-1380SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.53Avg GPA

91 miles from Monroe

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Truman State University

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Kirksville, MO

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Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

3,960enrollment
$13,993net price
45%acceptance rate
1070-1330SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

96 miles from Monroe

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Des Moines Area Community College and is 29.3 miles from Monroe. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Des Moines Area Community College are $5,340 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Des Moines Area 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.