Colleges Near East Peoria

Colleges and universities near me in the East Peoria, Illinois area

There 44 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 244,562 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 23,402, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from East Peoria. Driving time to these schools from East Peoria should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in Champaign which is ranked #120 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign enrolling 56,563 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 East Peoria.
East Peoria, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

44 results

Kishwaukee College
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Malta, IL
 

Kishwaukee College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,807enrollment
  • $7,477net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from East Peoria

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,275enrollment
  • $22,707net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

93 miles from East Peoria

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Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 15,504enrollment
  • $13,533net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

96 miles from East Peoria

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,185enrollment
  • $16,455net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

96 miles from East Peoria

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Waubonsee Community College
W
Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,324enrollment
  • $9,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from East Peoria

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $19,220net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

97 miles from East Peoria

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Blackburn College
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Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $21,349net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 888-1125SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

97 miles from East Peoria

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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

100 miles from East Peoria

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Illinois Central College and is 2.4 miles from East Peoria. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Illinois Central College are $4,650 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Illinois Central 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.