Colleges Near Payson

Colleges and universities near me in the Payson, Illinois area

There are 63 colleges within 100 miles of Payson enrolling a total of 214,237 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 1,026, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Payson. The nearest college is John Wood Community College in Quincy at a distance of 8.4 miles from Payson. Driving time to these schools from Payson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri which is ranked #20 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, East Central College in Union offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,864 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 Payson.
Payson, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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John Wood Community College
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Quincy, IL
 

John Wood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,718enrollment
  • $6,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Payson

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Hannibal LaGrange University
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Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 494enrollment
  • $20,537net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Payson

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

11 miles from Payson

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Vatterott College Quincy
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Quincy, IL
 

Vatterott College Quincy

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $18,553net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Payson

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Culver Stockton College
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Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $20,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

26 miles from Payson

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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

53 miles from Payson

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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

55 miles from Payson

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

54 miles from Payson

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Southeastern Community College
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West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,476enrollment
  • $9,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

69 miles from Payson

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Central Christian College of the Bible
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Moberly, MO
 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 190enrollment
  • $13,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Payson

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Moberly Area Community College
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Moberly, MO
 

Moberly Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,017enrollment
  • $6,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

70 miles from Payson

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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

73 miles from Payson

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Truman State University
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Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,960enrollment
  • $13,993net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

75 miles from Payson

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Principia College
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Elsah, Illinois
 

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 323enrollment
  • $18,039net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

77 miles from Payson

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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

77 miles from Payson

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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

76 miles from Payson

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Spoon River College
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Canton, IL

Spoon River College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,212enrollment
  • $7,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Payson

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St Charles Community College
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Cottleville, MO
 

St Charles Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,800enrollment
  • $1,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Payson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Wood Community College and is 8.4 miles from Payson. 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.