Colleges Near Clearwater

Colleges and universities near me in the Clearwater, Minnesota area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Clearwater enrolling a total of 153,199 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 1,735, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Clearwater. The nearest college is Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud at a distance of 11.1 miles from Clearwater. Driving time to these schools from Clearwater should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis which is ranked #140 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, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,502 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 Clearwater.
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Dunwoody College of Technology
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,359enrollment
  • $24,172net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

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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

48 miles from Clearwater

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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

48 miles from Clearwater

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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

48 miles from Clearwater

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Augsburg College
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Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,088enrollment
  • $25,409net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1376SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

50 miles from Clearwater

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Bethel University
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Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,546enrollment
  • $29,915net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1123-1343SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,955enrollment
  • $16,018net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1500SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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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

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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

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Minnesota School of Business Shakopee
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Shakopee, Minnesota
 

Minnesota School of Business Shakopee

Private 4 Year

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  • 304enrollment
  • $20,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Clearwater

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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FAQ's

The closest community college is St Cloud Technical and Community College and is 13.3 miles from Clearwater. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $6,075 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

St Cloud Technical and 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.