Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Wisconsin area

There are 68 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 352,278 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Wisconsin with a population of 4,991, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown at a distance of 17.7 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison which is ranked #105 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison enrolling 48,956 students. In terms of affordability, Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,179 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 Columbus.
Columbus, WI within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

87 miles from Columbus

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Saint Norbert College
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De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,882enrollment
  • $26,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Globe University Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI
 

Globe University Green Bay

Private 4 Year

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  • 134enrollment
  • $19,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Columbus

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,661enrollment
  • $9,574net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Columbus

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 973enrollment
  • $19,268net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

96 miles from Columbus

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Bellin College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Bellin College

Private 4 Year

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  • 748enrollment
  • $25,811net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

96 miles from Columbus

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Kishwaukee College
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Malta, IL
 

Kishwaukee College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,581enrollment
  • $8,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Columbus

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Lake Forest College
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Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,753enrollment
  • $27,839net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1153-1340SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

97 miles from Columbus

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Elgin Community College
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Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $3,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 15,649enrollment
  • $13,884net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Columbus

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Trinity International University
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Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $16,703net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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American InterContinental University Online
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Hoffman Estates, IL

American InterContinental University Online

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 14,333enrollment
  • $13,808net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Columbus

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Harper College
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Palatine, IL

Harper College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 12,434enrollment
  • $8,065net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.94Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 9,599enrollment
  • $11,365net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is University of Wisconsin Colleges and is 26.3 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin Colleges are $5,172 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.