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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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,203enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

98 miles from Dakota

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 5,504enrollment
  • $14,669net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

97 miles from Dakota

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
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Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $24,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Dakota

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City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College
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Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,185enrollment
  • $4,210net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Dakota

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Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 17,397enrollment
  • $37,592net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

99 miles from Dakota

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Moraine Valley Community College
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Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,144enrollment
  • $1,704net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Dakota

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Saint Augustine College
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Chicago, IL

Saint Augustine College

Private 4 Year

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  • 774enrollment
  • $17,008net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

100 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.