Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Minnesota area

There are 124 colleges within 200 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 425,191 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 187, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Nelson. The nearest college is Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria at a distance of 5.3 miles from Nelson. Driving time to these schools from Nelson 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, 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 Nelson.


124 results

Crown College
C
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

101 miles from Nelson

Southwest Minnesota State University
S
Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

102 miles from Nelson

North Dakota State University Main Campus
N
Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

101 miles from Nelson

Anoka Ramsey Community College
A
Coon Rapids, MN
 

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,902enrollment
  • $11,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

105 miles from Nelson

White Earth Tribal and Community College
W
Mahnomen, MN
 

White Earth Tribal and Community College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $8,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Nelson

Hennepin Technical College
H
Brooklyn Park, MN
 

Hennepin Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,974enrollment
  • $11,400net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

106 miles from Nelson

North Hennepin Community College
N
Brooklyn Park, MN
 

North Hennepin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,896enrollment
  • $10,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

106 miles from Nelson

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

105 miles from Nelson

Herzing University Minneapolis
H
Minneapolis, MN
 

Herzing University Minneapolis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 815enrollment
  • $19,527net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Nelson

Oak Hills Christian College
O
Bemidji, MN
 

Oak Hills Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $20,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1000SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

108 miles from Nelson

Leech Lake Tribal College
L
Cass Lake, MN
 

Leech Lake Tribal College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $13,092net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Nelson

Northwest Technical College
N
Bemidji, MN
 

Northwest Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 721enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

110 miles from Nelson

Pine Technical College
P
Pine City, MN
 

Pine Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $12,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

111 miles from Nelson

Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center
M
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 80enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

110 miles from Nelson

National American University Brooklyn Center
N
Brooklyn Center, MN
 

National American University Brooklyn Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

110 miles from Nelson

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

110 miles from Nelson

Bemidji State University
B
Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

112 miles from Nelson

Lake Area Technical Institute
L
Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,238enrollment
  • $12,735net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

112 miles from Nelson

FAQ's

The closest community college is Alexandria Technical & Community College and is 5.3 miles from Nelson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Alexandria Technical & Community College are $6,107 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Alexandria Technical & 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.