Colleges Near Plainfield

Colleges and universities near me in the Plainfield, Illinois area

There are 85 colleges within 50 miles of Plainfield enrolling a total of 499,626 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 39,581, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Plainfield. The nearest college is Aurora University in Aurora at a distance of 10.1 miles from Plainfield. Driving time to these schools from Plainfield 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 Plainfield.


85 results

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $19,220net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

10 miles from Plainfield

Joliet Junior College
J
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

10 miles from Plainfield

Lewis University
L
Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,636enrollment
  • $19,472net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

9 miles from Plainfield

University of St Francis
S
Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,185enrollment
  • $16,455net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

10 miles from Plainfield

North Central College
N
Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,856enrollment
  • $24,190net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1280SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

11 miles from Plainfield

Benedictine University
B
Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,989enrollment
  • $24,570net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

13 miles from Plainfield

Waubonsee Community College
W
Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,324enrollment
  • $9,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Plainfield

College of DuPage
D
Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 23,216enrollment
  • $5,397net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Plainfield

Wheaton College
W
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,799enrollment
  • $31,346net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1440SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

18 miles from Plainfield

Moraine Valley Community College
M
Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,144enrollment
  • $1,704net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Plainfield

Oak Point University
O
Oak Brook, IL
 

Oak Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 451enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Plainfield

Elmhurst College
E
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $22,760net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

24 miles from Plainfield

Trinity Christian College
T
Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 883enrollment
  • $17,218net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

24 miles from Plainfield

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
N
Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $24,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Plainfield

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28,897enrollment
  • $25,875net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-850SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Plainfield

Elgin Community College
E
Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,614enrollment
  • $4,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Plainfield

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,836enrollment
  • $4,097net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Plainfield

Fox College Inc
F
Bedford Park, IL
 

Fox College Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 239enrollment
  • $9,758net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Plainfield

FAQ's

The closest community college is Joliet Junior College and is 9.6 miles from Plainfield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Joliet Junior College are $5,580 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Joliet Junior 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.