Colleges Near Mankato

Colleges and universities near me in the Mankato, Minnesota area

There are 2 colleges in Mankato and 72 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 281,808 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 39,309, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mankato. Driving time to these schools from Mankato should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Minnesota Twin Cities enrolling 54,890 students. In terms of affordability, St Cloud Technical and Community College in Saint Cloud offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,433 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 Mankato.
Mankato, MN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Minnesota School of Business Plymouth
M
Plymouth, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Plymouth

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 104enrollment
  • $19,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Mankato

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Northwest Technical Institute
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Eagan, Minnesota
 

Northwest Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 77enrollment
  • $25,130net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Mankato

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University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus
P
Saint Louis Park, MN
 

University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 31enrollment
  • $20,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Mankato

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Waldorf College
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Forest City, IA
 

Waldorf College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,657enrollment
  • $21,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 920-1110SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

65 miles from Mankato

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Inver Hills Community College
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Inver Grove Heights, MN
 

Inver Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,689enrollment
  • $10,733net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

64 miles from Mankato

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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

0 reviews

 

  • 824enrollment
  • $27,031net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1430SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

64 miles from Mankato

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Augsburg College
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Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,161enrollment
  • $24,807net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1376SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

66 miles from Mankato

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,269enrollment
  • $13,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Mankato

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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

  • 2,142enrollment
  • $38,571net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

66 miles from Mankato

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North Central University
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Minneapolis, MN

North Central University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 984enrollment
  • $23,694net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1148SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

66 miles from Mankato

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,890enrollment
  • $16,730net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

67 miles from Mankato

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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

  • 9,121enrollment
  • $32,637net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1223-1416SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

66 miles from Mankato

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St Catherine University
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Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,533enrollment
  • $22,357net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1155-1450SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

65 miles from Mankato

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Dunwoody College of Technology
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,424enrollment
  • $24,789net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

65 miles from Mankato

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Capella University
C
Minneapolis, MN
 

Capella University

Private 4 Year

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  • 43,915enrollment
  • $16,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Mankato

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Institute of Production and Recording
I
Minneapolis, MN
 

Institute of Production and Recording

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

66 miles from Mankato

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Globe University Minneapolis
G
Minneapolis, MN
 

Globe University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

66 miles from Mankato

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
 

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 194enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

66 miles from Mankato

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Central College and is 3.4 miles from Mankato. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Central College are $6,146 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Central 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.