Colleges Near Backus

Colleges and universities near me in the Backus, Minnesota area

There are 103 colleges within 200 miles of Backus enrolling a total of 365,036 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 250, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Backus. The nearest college is Central Lakes College Brainerd in Brainerd at a distance of 35.8 miles from Backus. Driving time to these schools from Backus should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,955 students. In terms of affordability, Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,720 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 Backus.
Backus, MN within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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National American University Roseville
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Roseville, MN
 

National American University Roseville

Private 4 Year

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  • 135enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Backus

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 821enrollment
  • $28,443net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

142 miles from Backus

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North Central University
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Minneapolis, MN

North Central University

Private 4 Year

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  • 992enrollment
  • $23,374net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1148SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

141 miles from Backus

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University of North Dakota
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Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 13,876enrollment
  • $17,359net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

142 miles from Backus

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Capella University
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Capella University

Private 4 Year

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  • 39,727enrollment
  • $14,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Backus

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Institute of Production and Recording
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Institute of Production and Recording

Private 2 Year

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  • 128enrollment
  • $22,763net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

140 miles from Backus

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Globe University Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Globe University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

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  • 206enrollment
  • $17,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Backus

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 242enrollment
  • $8,007net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

142 miles from Backus

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Hamline University
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Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,638enrollment
  • $23,021net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1258SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

144 miles from Backus

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Century Community and Technical College
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White Bear Lake, MN
 

Century Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,646enrollment
  • $10,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

143 miles from Backus

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Concordia University Saint Paul
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Concordia University Saint Paul

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,544enrollment
  • $17,776net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

145 miles from Backus

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Macalester College
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Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 2,175enrollment
  • $36,095net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

145 miles from Backus

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University of St Thomas
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Saint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 9,025enrollment
  • $30,137net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

145 miles from Backus

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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Shell Lake, WI
 

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,677enrollment
  • $9,800net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

145 miles from Backus

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Metropolitan State University
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Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,294enrollment
  • $19,347net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

146 miles from Backus

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St Catherine University
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Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $19,976net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1155-1450SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

146 miles from Backus

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Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Saint Paul College A Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,365enrollment
  • $11,797net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

146 miles from Backus

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Vermilion Community College
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Ely, MN
 

Vermilion Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 575enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

146 miles from Backus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Lakes College Brainerd and is 35.8 miles from Backus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Lakes College Brainerd are $6,140 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Lakes College Brainerd 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.