Colleges Near Joliet

Colleges and universities near me in the Joliet, Illinois area

There are 2 colleges in Joliet and 83 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 486,354 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 147,433, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Joliet. Driving time to these schools from Joliet should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #8 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,522 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest in Gary offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Joliet.
Joliet, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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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  • 674enrollment
  • $17,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

36 miles from Joliet

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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

36 miles from Joliet

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,679enrollment
  • $9,637net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

36 miles from Joliet

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Adler University
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Chicago, IL
 

Adler University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,674enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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American Academy of Art
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Chicago, IL

American Academy of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $32,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,401enrollment
  • $55,485net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1048-1260SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 15

37 miles from Joliet

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago
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Chicago, IL
 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,243enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College
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Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,859enrollment
  • $3,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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Columbia College Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,529enrollment
  • $29,790net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

37 miles from Joliet

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East West University
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Chicago, IL
 

East West University

Private 4 Year

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  • 528enrollment
  • $23,140net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,522enrollment
  • $11,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

36 miles from Joliet

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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 8,563enrollment
  • $25,001net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1410SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

35 miles from Joliet

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MacCormac College
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Chicago, IL
 

MacCormac College

Private 2 Year

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  • 317enrollment
  • $19,164net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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DePaul University
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Chicago, IL

DePaul University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 21,348enrollment
  • $32,129net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

38 miles from Joliet

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DeVry University Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
 

DeVry University Illinois

Private 4 Year

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  • 31,554enrollment
  • -net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Joliet

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $21,331net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

38 miles from Joliet

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Kendall College
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Chicago, IL
 

Kendall College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,027enrollment
  • $30,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

37 miles from Joliet

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Moody Bible Institute
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Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,216enrollment
  • $23,950net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

38 miles from Joliet

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Joliet Junior College and is 1.7 miles from Joliet. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Joliet Junior College are $5,580 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Joliet Junior 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.