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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College of DuPage
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Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,939enrollment
  • $5,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Essex

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

46 miles from Essex

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,911enrollment
  • $9,162net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,101enrollment
  • $6,626net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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Illinois Valley Community College
I
Oglesby, IL

Illinois Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,371enrollment
  • $5,969net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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Oak Point University
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Oak Brook, IL
 

Oak Point University

Private 4 Year

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  • 429enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Morton College
M
Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,753enrollment
  • $8,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

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  • 658enrollment
  • $13,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

49 miles from Essex

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Brown Mackie College Merrillville
B
Merrillville, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Merrillville

Private 4 Year

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  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Essex

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University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus
P
Merrillville, Indiana
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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.