Colleges Near Macon

Colleges and universities near me in the Macon, Illinois area

There are 45 colleges within 100 miles of Macon enrolling a total of 221,286 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 1,138, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Macon. The nearest college is Millikin University in Decatur at a distance of 9.1 miles from Macon. Driving time to these schools from Macon 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 #106 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign enrolling 56,916 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley in Terre Haute 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 Macon.
Macon, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Millikin University
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Decatur, IL

Millikin University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,807enrollment
  • $10,492net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

9 miles from Macon

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Richland Community College
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Decatur, IL
 

Richland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,075enrollment
  • $4,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

13 miles from Macon

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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

33 miles from Macon

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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

33 miles from Macon

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Lincoln Christian University
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Lincoln, IL
 

Lincoln Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 258enrollment
  • $7,706net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

35 miles from Macon

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Lincoln College
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Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Macon

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Lake Land College
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Mattoon, IL
 

Lake Land College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,742enrollment
  • $4,839net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 3

38 miles from Macon

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,857enrollment
  • $13,380net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

46 miles from Macon

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Parkland College
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Champaign, IL
 

Parkland College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,686enrollment
  • $8,688net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Macon

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University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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Champaign, IL

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in America

  • 56,916enrollment
  • $14,544net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

49 miles from Macon

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Illinois Wesleyan University
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Bloomington, IL

Illinois Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $30,096net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

54 miles from Macon

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Blackburn College
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Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 382enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 888-1125SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

55 miles from Macon

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Illinois State University
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Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,683enrollment
  • $20,551net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

55 miles from Macon

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Heartland Community College
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Normal, IL
 

Heartland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,774enrollment
  • $11,542net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Macon

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Greenville University
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Greenville, IL

Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,088enrollment
  • $20,718net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 809-1209SAT range
  • 15-28ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

61 miles from Macon

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MacMurray College
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Jacksonville, IL

MacMurray College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 548enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

65 miles from Macon

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Illinois College
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Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $16,296net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 960-1126SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

66 miles from Macon

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Eureka College
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Eureka, IL

Eureka College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 559enrollment
  • $19,443net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1155SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

71 miles from Macon

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Richland Community College and is 13.1 miles from Macon. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Richland Community College are $4,590 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Richland 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.