Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, South Dakota area

There are 23 colleges within 100 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 54,260 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 261, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is Dakota State University in Madison at a distance of 12 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Augustana University in Sioux Falls which is ranked #327 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is South Dakota State University enrolling 11,327 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 Chester.
Chester, SD within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $25,198net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

76 miles from Chester

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

77 miles from Chester

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Granite Falls, MN
 

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,352enrollment
  • $11,577net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

92 miles from Chester

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 927enrollment
  • $21,620net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

98 miles from Chester

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

99 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeast Technical Institute and is 23.9 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeast Technical Institute are $7,650 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeast 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.