Colleges Near Elk Rapids

Colleges and universities near me in the Elk Rapids, Michigan area

There are 103 colleges within 200 miles of Elk Rapids enrolling a total of 512,340 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 1,642, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elk Rapids. The nearest college is Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City at a distance of 12.5 miles from Elk Rapids. Driving time to these schools from Elk Rapids should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor which is ranked #50 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Michigan enrolling 51,225 students. In terms of affordability, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,560 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 Elk Rapids.


103 results

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
W
Oshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 13,705enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

166 miles from Elk Rapids

Concordia University Wisconsin
C
Mequon, WI

Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 4,988enrollment
  • $24,485net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

169 miles from Elk Rapids

Marian University
M
Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

168 miles from Elk Rapids

Moraine Park Technical College
M
Fond du Lac, WI
 

Moraine Park Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,074enrollment
  • $9,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Elk Rapids

Olivet College
O
Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 919enrollment
  • $21,394net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Elk Rapids

Cardinal Stritch University
C
Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $20,002net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

174 miles from Elk Rapids

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
W
Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 22,676enrollment
  • $16,551net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

176 miles from Elk Rapids

Bryant and Stratton College Glendale
B
Glendale, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Glendale

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 425enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Elk Rapids

Kellogg Community College
K
Battle Creek, MI
 

Kellogg Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,427enrollment
  • $4,685net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

177 miles from Elk Rapids

DeVry University Wisconsin
D
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 

DeVry University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 287enrollment
  • -net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Elk Rapids

Kalamazoo College
K
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,210enrollment
  • $26,981net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

180 miles from Elk Rapids

Marquette University
M
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 11,167enrollment
  • $33,136net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

180 miles from Elk Rapids

Milwaukee Area Technical College
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 12,211enrollment
  • $9,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Elk Rapids

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 896enrollment
  • $25,472net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

179 miles from Elk Rapids

Milwaukee School of Engineering
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $25,661net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1405SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

179 miles from Elk Rapids

Bryant and Stratton College Milwaukee
B
Milwaukee, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $16,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Elk Rapids

Western Michigan University
W
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 17,000enrollment
  • $20,030net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

181 miles from Elk Rapids

Mount Mary College
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,897net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

182 miles from Elk Rapids

FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwestern Michigan College and is 12.5 miles from Elk Rapids. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwestern Michigan College are $5,180 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwestern Michigan 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.