Colleges Near Grand Rapids

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

There are 7 colleges in Grand Rapids and 56 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 273,628 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 188,040, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Grand Rapids. Driving time to these schools from Grand Rapids should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana which is ranked #31 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Michigan State University enrolling 50,023 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 Grand Rapids.


56 results

Aquinas College
A
Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $18,605net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

1 miles from Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Community College
G
Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,803enrollment
  • $9,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

1 miles from Grand Rapids

Compass College of Cinematic Arts
C
Grand Rapids, MI
 

Compass College of Cinematic Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • $23,768net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Grand Rapids

Calvin University
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,231enrollment
  • $25,775net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

4 miles from Grand Rapids

Grace Christian University
G
Wyoming, MI
 

Grace Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,031enrollment
  • $12,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

3 miles from Grand Rapids

Cornerstone University
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

3 miles from Grand Rapids

University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus
P
Walker, Michigan
 

University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 639enrollment
  • $18,908net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Grand Rapids

Kuyper College
K
Grand Rapids, MI
 

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,853net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 935-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

5 miles from Grand Rapids

Davenport University
D
Grand Rapids, MI
 

Davenport University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,073enrollment
  • $18,350net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

10 miles from Grand Rapids

Grand Valley State University
G
Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 21,648enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

12 miles from Grand Rapids

Hope College
H
Holland, MI

Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,251enrollment
  • $25,800net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

26 miles from Grand Rapids

Montcalm Community College
M
Sidney, MI
 

Montcalm Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,603enrollment
  • $7,625net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Grand Rapids

Baker College of Muskegon
B
Muskegon, Michigan
 

Baker College of Muskegon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,020enrollment
  • $13,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Grand Rapids

Muskegon Community College
M
Muskegon, MI
 

Muskegon Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,446enrollment
  • $5,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Grand 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

46 miles from Grand 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

47 miles from Grand 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

50 miles from Grand Rapids

Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 10,072enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

51 miles from Grand Rapids

FAQ's

The closest community college is Grand Rapids Community College and is 0.7 miles from Grand Rapids. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College are $3,999 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Grand Rapids 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.