Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Illinois area

There are 47 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 151,779 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 99, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is John Wood Community College in Quincy at a distance of 11.5 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Bradley University in Peoria which is ranked #192 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,013 students. In terms of affordability, St Charles Community College in Cottleville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,008 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, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 532enrollment
  • $23,261net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1270SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

95 miles from Columbus

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Hickey College
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Hickey College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 246enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Columbus

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,013enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from Columbus

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Missouri
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St. Louis, MO
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Missouri

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 328enrollment
  • $34,947net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Columbus

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Illinois Central College
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East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,578enrollment
  • $11,546net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

99 miles from Columbus

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Indian Hills Community College
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Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,236enrollment
  • $7,529net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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Logan University
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Chesterfield, MO

Logan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,582enrollment
  • $11,144net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 931-1038SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,883enrollment
  • $26,733net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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University of Missouri St Louis
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Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 14,800enrollment
  • $11,577net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

99 miles from Columbus

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Vatterott College Berkeley
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Berkeley, MO
 

Vatterott College Berkeley

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 545enrollment
  • $18,185net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Columbus

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,641enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

100 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Wood Community College and is 11.5 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John Wood Community College are $6,300 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John Wood 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.