Colleges Near Lima

Colleges and universities near me in the Lima, Illinois area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Lima enrolling a total of 93,011 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 163, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lima. The nearest college is Culver Stockton College in Canton at a distance of 8.5 miles from Lima. Driving time to these schools from Lima should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Bradley University in Peoria which is ranked #231 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa 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 Lima.
Lima, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

Indian Hills Community College
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Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,361enrollment
  • $7,142net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Lima

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

97 miles from Lima

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William Woods University
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Fulton, MO
 

William Woods University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $23,363net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

96 miles from Lima

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University of Illinois at Springfield
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Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 4,198enrollment
  • $11,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 988-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

98 miles from Lima

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

98 miles from Lima

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Bradley University
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Peoria, IL

Bradley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,552enrollment
  • $24,053net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

99 miles from Lima

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Lincoln Land Community College
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Springfield, IL
 

Lincoln Land Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,444enrollment
  • $4,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Lima

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Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Rock Island, IL
 

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

100 miles from Lima

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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C
Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

99 miles from Lima

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

99 miles from Lima

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

99 miles from Lima

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Urshan College
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Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 473enrollment
  • $9,467net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Lima

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Wood Community College and is 18.3 miles from Lima. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John Wood Community College are $5,100 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John Wood 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.