Colleges Near Ottawa

Colleges and universities near me in the Ottawa, Illinois area

There are 122 colleges within 100 miles of Ottawa enrolling a total of 688,099 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 18,768, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ottawa. The nearest college is Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby at a distance of 14.4 miles from Ottawa. Driving time to these schools from Ottawa should be less than 2 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 Urbana Champaign enrolling 56,563 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 Ottawa.
Ottawa, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

122 results

Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 17,397enrollment
  • $37,592net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

75 miles from Ottawa

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Highland Community College
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Freeport, IL
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $5,542net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Ottawa

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,203enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

77 miles from Ottawa

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Trinity International University
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Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 852enrollment
  • $21,260net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

76 miles from Ottawa

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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

79 miles from Ottawa

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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

79 miles from Ottawa

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Brown Mackie College Merrillville
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Merrillville, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Merrillville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

78 miles from Ottawa

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University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus
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Merrillville, Indiana
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

79 miles from Ottawa

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 12,290enrollment
  • $4,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Ottawa

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Lake Forest College
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Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,818enrollment
  • $29,894net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1365SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

81 miles from Ottawa

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Beloit College
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Beloit, WI

Beloit College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 948enrollment
  • $24,941net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

80 miles from Ottawa

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College of Court Reporting Inc
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Hobart, IN
 

College of Court Reporting Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 191enrollment
  • $41,410net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Ottawa

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Black Hawk College
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Moline, IL
 

Black Hawk College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,853enrollment
  • $4,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

84 miles from Ottawa

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Carl Sandburg College
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Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $2,754net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Ottawa

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,001enrollment
  • $25,524net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1385SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

85 miles from Ottawa

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Spoon River College
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Canton, IL

Spoon River College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,225enrollment
  • $4,520net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Ottawa

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Blackhawk Technical College
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Janesville, WI
 

Blackhawk Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $9,582net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Ottawa

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Lincoln Christian University
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Lincoln, IL
 

Lincoln Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 185enrollment
  • $19,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

87 miles from Ottawa

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Illinois Valley Community College and is 14.4 miles from Ottawa. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Illinois Valley Community College are $4,352 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Illinois Valley 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.