Colleges Near Central City

Colleges and universities near me in the Central City, South Dakota area

There are 19 colleges within 200 miles of Central City enrolling a total of 25,637 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 134, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central City. The nearest college is Black Hills State University in Spearfish at a distance of 10.1 miles from Central City. Driving time to these schools from Central City should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City which is ranked #362 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Sheridan College enrolling 3,596 students. In terms of affordability, Chief Dull Knife College in Lame Deer offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,960 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 Central City.


19 results

Black Hills State University
B
Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

10 miles from Central City

National American University Rapid City
N
Rapid City, SD
 

National American University Rapid City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

34 miles from Central City

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
S
Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

35 miles from Central City

Western Dakota Technical Institute
W
Rapid City, SD
 

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,267enrollment
  • $13,239net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

36 miles from Central City

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
N
Ellsworth AFB, SD
 

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Central City

Oglala Lakota College
O
Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,177enrollment
  • $5,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

103 miles from Central City

Chadron State College
C
Chadron, NE
 

Chadron State College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,260enrollment
  • $15,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

114 miles from Central City

Sheridan College
S
Sheridan, WY
 

Sheridan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,596enrollment
  • $9,209net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

159 miles from Central City

Eastern Wyoming College
E
Torrington, WY
 

Eastern Wyoming College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $6,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

160 miles from Central City

Chief Dull Knife College
C
Lame Deer, MT
 

Chief Dull Knife College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 221enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Central City

Casper College
C
Casper, WY
 

Casper College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Wyoming

  • 3,354enrollment
  • $8,451net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

166 miles from Central City

Miles Community College
M
Miles City, MT
 

Miles Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 583enrollment
  • $8,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Central City

Western Nebraska Community College
W
Scottsbluff, NE
 

Western Nebraska Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,575enrollment
  • $5,863net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Central City

Sinte Gleska University
S
Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

173 miles from Central City

Summit Christian College
S
Gering, Nebraska
 

Summit Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 22enrollment
  • $19,810net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Central City

Dickinson State University
D
Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

180 miles from Central City

Sitting Bull College
S
Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 257enrollment
  • $1,818net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

187 miles from Central City

Dawson Community College
D
Glendive, MT
 

Dawson Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 462enrollment
  • $10,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

193 miles from Central City

FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Dakota Technical Institute and is 35.5 miles from Central City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Dakota Technical Institute are $8,286 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Dakota Technical Institute 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.