Colleges Near Pontiac

Colleges and universities near me in the Pontiac, Illinois area

There are 112 colleges within 100 miles of Pontiac enrolling a total of 690,570 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 11,931, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Pontiac. The nearest college is Heartland Community College in Normal at a distance of 30.9 miles from Pontiac. Driving time to these schools from Pontiac 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 Pontiac.
Pontiac, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Danville Area Community College
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Danville, IL
 

Danville Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,149enrollment
  • $4,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Pontiac

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Oak Point University
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Oak Brook, IL
 

Oak Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

76 miles from Pontiac

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,324enrollment
  • $9,852net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

79 miles from Pontiac

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City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
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Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,747enrollment
  • $5,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Pontiac

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Elmhurst College
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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

79 miles from Pontiac

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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

79 miles from Pontiac

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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

78 miles from Pontiac

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Saint Josephs College
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Rensselaer, IN
 

Saint Josephs College

Private 4 Year

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  • 972enrollment
  • $15,836net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

78 miles from Pontiac

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,679enrollment
  • $9,637net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

78 miles from Pontiac

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Morton College
M
Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,653enrollment
  • $7,037net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Pontiac

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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

80 miles from Pontiac

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University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus
P
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

80 miles from Pontiac

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City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,780enrollment
  • $5,088net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Pontiac

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Elgin Community College
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Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

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

80 miles from Pontiac

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Sauk Valley Community College
S
Dixon, IL
 

Sauk Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,433enrollment
  • $8,793net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Pontiac

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $17,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

81 miles from Pontiac

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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

80 miles from Pontiac

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University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,339enrollment
  • $27,979net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

83 miles from Pontiac

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Heartland Community College and is 30.9 miles from Pontiac. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Heartland Community College are $5,940 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Heartland 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.