Colleges Near Buffalo

Colleges and universities near me in the Buffalo, Missouri area

There are 35 colleges within 100 miles of Buffalo enrolling a total of 129,227 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 3,084, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Buffalo. The nearest college is Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar at a distance of 17.4 miles from Buffalo. Driving time to these schools from Buffalo should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla which is ranked #226 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,860 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 Buffalo.


35 results

Metro Business College Jefferson City
M
Jefferson City, MO
 

Metro Business College Jefferson City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Buffalo

Lincoln University
L
HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,833enrollment
  • $11,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

81 miles from Buffalo

Missouri Southern State University
M
Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

84 miles from Buffalo

University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

87 miles from Buffalo

Ozark Christian College
O
Joplin, MO
 

Ozark Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 689enrollment
  • $17,604net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

86 miles from Buffalo

Vatterott College Joplin
V
Joplin, MO
 

Vatterott College Joplin

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $19,381net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Buffalo

Fort Scott Community College
F
Fort Scott, KS
 

Fort Scott Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,499enrollment
  • $6,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

89 miles from Buffalo

Messenger College
M
Joplin, TX
 

Messenger College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • $17,197net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

88 miles from Buffalo

Pittsburg State University
P
Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,858enrollment
  • $16,725net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

90 miles from Buffalo

Crowder College
C
Neosho, MO
 

Crowder College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,034enrollment
  • $5,830net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Buffalo

Linn State Technical College
L
Linn, MO
 

Linn State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,176enrollment
  • $7,364net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Buffalo

Missouri State University West Plains
M
West Plains, MO
 

Missouri State University West Plains

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,770enrollment
  • $8,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

93 miles from Buffalo

North Arkansas College
N
Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,856enrollment
  • $8,168net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

98 miles from Buffalo

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

99 miles from Buffalo

Columbia College
C
Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

100 miles from Buffalo

Stephens College
S
Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

99 miles from Buffalo

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
A
Mountain Home, AR
 

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,247enrollment
  • $10,540net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Buffalo

FAQ's

The closest community college is Ozarks Technical Community College and is 31.3 miles from Buffalo. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ozarks Technical Community College are $4,040 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ozarks 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.