Colleges Near Cairo

Colleges and universities near me in the Cairo, Illinois area

There are 25 colleges within 100 miles of Cairo enrolling a total of 79,784 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 2,831, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cairo. The nearest college is Shawnee Community College in Ullin at a distance of 18.3 miles from Cairo. Driving time to these schools from Cairo should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Union University in Jackson, Tennessee which is ranked #169 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern Illinois University Carbondale enrolling 11,107 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,352 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 Cairo.
Cairo, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Shawnee Community College
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Ullin, IL
 

Shawnee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,174enrollment
  • $6,074net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Cairo

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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Paducah, KY
 

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,309enrollment
  • $8,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Cairo

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Southeast Missouri State University
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Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,927enrollment
  • $14,519net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

29 miles from Cairo

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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Cape Girardeau, MO
 

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 134enrollment
  • $14,354net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-23ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

29 miles from Cairo

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Daymar College Paducah Main
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Paducah, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Paducah Main

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $25,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Cairo

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Metro Business College Cape Girardeau
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Cape Girardeau, MO
 

Metro Business College Cape Girardeau

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 45enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Cairo

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

32 miles from Cairo

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,107enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

49 miles from Cairo

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,868enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

49 miles from Cairo

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John A Logan College
J
Carterville, IL
 

John A Logan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,272enrollment
  • $6,826net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

51 miles from Cairo

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

55 miles from Cairo

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Southeastern Illinois College
S
Harrisburg, IL
 

Southeastern Illinois College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,379enrollment
  • $8,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

66 miles from Cairo

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Dyersburg State Community College
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Dyersburg, TN
 

Dyersburg State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,683enrollment
  • $5,803net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

67 miles from Cairo

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Three Rivers Community College
T
Poplar Bluff, MO
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,624enrollment
  • $6,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Cairo

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

70 miles from Cairo

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Rend Lake College
R
Ina, IL
 

Rend Lake College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,017enrollment
  • $9,909net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Cairo

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Arkansas Northeastern College
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Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,502enrollment
  • $5,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

87 miles from Cairo

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Mineral Area College
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Park Hills, MO
 

Mineral Area College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,289enrollment
  • $9,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Cairo

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Shawnee Community College and is 18.3 miles from Cairo. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Shawnee Community College are $4,200 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Shawnee 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.