Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Arkansas area

There are 31 colleges within 100 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 92,193 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 159, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is University of Arkansas Fort Smith in Fort Smith at a distance of 23 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is John Brown University in Siloam Springs which is ranked #244 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 30,936 students. In terms of affordability, Rich Mountain Community College in Mena offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,376 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.
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31 results

University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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Fort Smith, AR
 

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,379enrollment
  • $10,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

23 miles from Chester

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

27 miles from Chester

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Ecclesia College
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Springdale, AR
 

Ecclesia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 157enrollment
  • $17,497net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Chester

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John Brown University
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Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

41 miles from Chester

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
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Rogers, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Chester

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Bryan University
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Rogers, AR
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Chester

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,702enrollment
  • $9,669net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

47 miles from Chester

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Bentonville, AR

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,593enrollment
  • $6,578net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Chester

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Carl Albert State College
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Poteau, OK
 

Carl Albert State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,823enrollment
  • $6,110net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Chester

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

64 miles from Chester

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Bacone College
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Muskogee, OK
 

Bacone College

Private 4 Year

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  • 299enrollment
  • $17,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 938-1033SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.83Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

65 miles from Chester

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Connors State College
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Warner, OK
 

Connors State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,687enrollment
  • $12,212net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

65 miles from Chester

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North Arkansas College
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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

72 miles from Chester

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Rich Mountain Community College
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Mena, AR
 

Rich Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 679enrollment
  • $5,929net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Chester

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Crowder College
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Neosho, MO
 

Crowder College

Public 2 Year

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

79 miles from Chester

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College of the Ozarks
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Point Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,487enrollment
  • $12,611net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1234SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

83 miles from Chester

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Eastern Oklahoma State College
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Wilburton, OK
 

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,238enrollment
  • $7,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is NorthWest Arkansas Community College and is 47 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are $2,866 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

NorthWest Arkansas 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.