Colleges Near Balaton

Colleges and universities near me in the Balaton, Minnesota area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Balaton enrolling a total of 66,845 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 643, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Balaton. The nearest college is Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall at a distance of 16.3 miles from Balaton. Driving time to these schools from Balaton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Minnesota Morris in Morris which is ranked #316 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Minnesota State University Mankato enrolling 14,590 students. In terms of affordability, Kairos University in Sioux Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,600 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 Balaton.
Balaton, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $27,375net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

81 miles from Balaton

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $25,198net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

86 miles from Balaton

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South Central College
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North Mankato, MN
 

South Central College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,602enrollment
  • $10,514net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

90 miles from Balaton

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Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

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  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

93 miles from Balaton

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

93 miles from Balaton

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Gustavus Adolphus College
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Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,072enrollment
  • $30,297net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

94 miles from Balaton

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

94 miles from Balaton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Minnesota West Community and Technical College and is 42.5 miles from Balaton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Minnesota West Community and Technical College are $6,484 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.