Colleges Near Carthage

Colleges and universities near me in the Carthage, Illinois area

There are 38 colleges within 100 miles of Carthage enrolling a total of 139,653 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 2,605, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carthage. The nearest college is Western Illinois University in Macomb at a distance of 23.5 miles from Carthage. Driving time to these schools from Carthage should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa which is ranked #224 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,488 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 Carthage.
Carthage, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

24 miles from Carthage

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Southeastern Community College
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West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,476enrollment
  • $9,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

28 miles from Carthage

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Culver Stockton College
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Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

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  • 999enrollment
  • $20,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

29 miles from Carthage

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Vatterott College Quincy
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Quincy, IL
 

Vatterott College Quincy

Private 2 Year

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  • 94enrollment
  • $18,553net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Carthage

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John Wood Community College
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Quincy, IL
 

John Wood Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,718enrollment
  • $6,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Carthage

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

36 miles from Carthage

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Monmouth College
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Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

43 miles from Carthage

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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 871enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

45 miles from Carthage

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Hannibal LaGrange University
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Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

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  • 494enrollment
  • $20,537net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Carthage

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Carl Sandburg College
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Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,688enrollment
  • $3,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Carthage

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

54 miles from Carthage

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Spoon River College
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Canton, IL

Spoon River College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,212enrollment
  • $7,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Carthage

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Maharishi University of Management
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi University of Management

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,673enrollment
  • $16,979net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

61 miles from Carthage

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Illinois College
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Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

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#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $16,296net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 960-1126SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

66 miles from Carthage

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MacMurray College
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Jacksonville, IL

MacMurray College

Private 4 Year

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  • 548enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

67 miles from Carthage

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Truman State University
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Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,960enrollment
  • $13,993net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

78 miles from Carthage

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Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Rock Island, IL
 

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

80 miles from Carthage

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Indian Hills Community College
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Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,361enrollment
  • $7,142net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Carthage

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeastern Community College and is 27.8 miles from Carthage. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeastern Community College are $6,210 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeastern 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.