Colleges Near Rainier

Colleges and universities near me in the Rainier, Washington area

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Rainier enrolling a total of 69,872 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Washington with a population of 1,794, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rainier. The nearest college is Saint Martin's University in Lacey at a distance of 11.7 miles from Rainier. Driving time to these schools from Rainier should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Puget Sound in Tacoma which is ranked #182 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom enrolling 8,635 students. In terms of affordability, Highline Community College in Des Moines offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,527 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 Rainier.
Rainier, WA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Renton Technical College
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Renton, WA
 

Renton Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,072enrollment
  • $8,163net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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48 miles from Rainier

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Seattle Community College South Campus
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Seattle, WA
 

Seattle Community College South Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,901enrollment
  • $9,594net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 13

48 miles from Rainier

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Puget Sound Community College and is 14.6 miles from Rainier. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Puget Sound Community College are $4,938 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Puget Sound 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.