Colleges Near Dakota

Colleges and universities near me in the Dakota, Illinois area

There are 97 colleges within 100 miles of Dakota enrolling a total of 571,470 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 506, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dakota. The nearest college is Highland Community College in Freeport at a distance of 10.4 miles from Dakota. Driving time to these schools from Dakota should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Northwestern University in Evanston which is ranked #16 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison enrolling 49,605 students. In terms of affordability, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,506 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 Dakota.
Dakota, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ottawa University Milwaukee
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Brookfield, WI
 

Ottawa University Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 116enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Dakota

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Herzing University Brookfield
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Brookfield, WI
 

Herzing University Brookfield

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $19,425net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Dakota

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Elmhurst College
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Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $22,760net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

88 miles from Dakota

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Lake Forest College
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Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,818enrollment
  • $29,894net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1365SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

87 miles from Dakota

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Oakton Community College
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Des Plaines, IL
 

Oakton Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,032enrollment
  • $8,161net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Dakota

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Gateway Technical College
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Kenosha, WI
 

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,134enrollment
  • $7,902net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 4,008enrollment
  • $8,778net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

87 miles from Dakota

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Herzing University Kenosha
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Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

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  • 545enrollment
  • $16,286net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Dakota

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Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa
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Wauwatosa, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 952enrollment
  • $14,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Dakota

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Oak Point University
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Oak Brook, IL
 

Oak Point University

Private 4 Year

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

90 miles from Dakota

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Alverno College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Alverno College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,719enrollment
  • $17,884net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

89 miles from Dakota

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,771enrollment
  • $24,962net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1205SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

88 miles from Dakota

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Mount Mary College
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

89 miles from Dakota

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,094enrollment
  • $22,809net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

89 miles from Dakota

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Joliet Junior College
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Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,863enrollment
  • $4,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

92 miles from Dakota

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Lewis University
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Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,636enrollment
  • $19,472net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

92 miles from Dakota

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Triton College
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River Grove, IL

Triton College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,262enrollment
  • $5,001net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Dakota

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City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright College
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Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,789enrollment
  • $3,771net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Dakota

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Highland Community College and is 10.4 miles from Dakota. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Highland Community College are $5,768 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Highland 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.