Colleges Near Essex

Colleges and universities near me in the Essex, Illinois area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Essex enrolling a total of 131,080 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 802, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Essex. The nearest college is Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais at a distance of 16.7 miles from Essex. Driving time to these schools from Essex should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wheaton College in Wheaton which is ranked #166 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is College of DuPage enrolling 21,939 students. In terms of affordability, Purdue University Calumet Campus in Hammond offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,746 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 Essex.
Essex, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,255enrollment
  • $20,059net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

17 miles from Essex

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Kankakee Community College
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Kankakee, IL
 

Kankakee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,333enrollment
  • $7,574net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

19 miles from Essex

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Joliet Junior College
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Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 10,212enrollment
  • $4,440net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

22 miles from Essex

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $18,560net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

25 miles from Essex

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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

  • 6,513enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

30 miles from Essex

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

31 miles from Essex

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Prairie State College
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Chicago Heights, IL
 

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,680enrollment
  • $6,887net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Essex

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

40 miles from Essex

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Moraine Valley Community College
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Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,511enrollment
  • $1,711net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Essex

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Trinity Christian College
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Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 908enrollment
  • $18,822net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

40 miles from Essex

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Benedictine University
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Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,123enrollment
  • $25,658net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

41 miles from Essex

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North Central College
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Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,695enrollment
  • $25,285net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

41 miles from Essex

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South Suburban College
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South Holland, IL
 

South Suburban College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,905enrollment
  • $4,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Essex

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
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Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 514enrollment
  • $27,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Essex

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Fox College Inc
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Bedford Park, IL
 

Fox College Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252enrollment
  • $9,605net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Essex

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Saint Xavier University
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Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,523enrollment
  • $11,302net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

44 miles from Essex

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Waubonsee Community College
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Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,491enrollment
  • $5,028net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Essex

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City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College
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Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,787enrollment
  • $3,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Essex

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kankakee Community College and is 18.7 miles from Essex. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kankakee Community College are $4,950 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kankakee 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.