Colleges Near Mount Prospect

Colleges and universities near me in the Mount Prospect, Illinois area

There 85 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 520,923 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 54,167, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mount Prospect. Driving time to these schools from Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Gateway Technical College
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Kenosha, WI
 

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,134enrollment
  • $7,902net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Mount Prospect

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Herzing University Kenosha
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Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 545enrollment
  • $16,286net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Mount Prospect

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,771enrollment
  • $24,962net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1205SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

39 miles from Mount Prospect

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Joliet Junior College
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Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,863enrollment
  • $4,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

41 miles from Mount Prospect

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Prairie State College
P
Chicago Heights, IL
 

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Mount Prospect

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

41 miles from Mount Prospect

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 4,008enrollment
  • $8,778net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

40 miles from Mount Prospect

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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

41 miles from Mount Prospect

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,337enrollment
  • $10,833net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

44 miles from Mount Prospect

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Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 15,504enrollment
  • $13,533net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

44 miles from Mount Prospect

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Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
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Gary, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northwest

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,880enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Mount Prospect

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,553net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

47 miles from Mount Prospect

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Kishwaukee College
K
Malta, IL
 

Kishwaukee College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,807enrollment
  • $7,477net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Mount Prospect

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Oakton Community College and is 2.9 miles from Mount Prospect. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Oakton Community College are $4,155 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Oakton 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.