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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City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,185enrollment
  • $4,210net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Pontiac

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Hebrew Theological College
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Skokie, IL
 

Hebrew Theological College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 197enrollment
  • $11,197net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

90 miles from Pontiac

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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

90 miles from Pontiac

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North Park University
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Chicago, IL

North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,624enrollment
  • $19,910net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1162SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

90 miles from Pontiac

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 5,504enrollment
  • $14,669net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

90 miles from Pontiac

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Telshe Yeshiva Chicago
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Chicago, IL
 

Telshe Yeshiva Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 88enrollment
  • $8,085net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Pontiac

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Oakton Community College
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Des Plaines, IL
 

Oakton Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,032enrollment
  • $8,161net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Pontiac

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Saint Augustine College
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Chicago, IL

Saint Augustine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 774enrollment
  • $17,008net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

91 miles from Pontiac

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Christian Life College
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C
Mount Prospect, IL
 

Christian Life College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 70enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Pontiac

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Carl Sandburg College
C
Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

92 miles from Pontiac

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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

93 miles from Pontiac

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Morrison Institute of Technology
M
Morrison, IL
 

Morrison Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $24,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

93 miles from Pontiac

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Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,846enrollment
  • $23,168net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

92 miles from Pontiac

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Lincoln Land Community College
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Springfield, IL
 

Lincoln Land Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $4,478net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Pontiac

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McHenry County College
M
Crystal Lake, IL
 

McHenry County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,051enrollment
  • $7,569net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

96 miles from Pontiac

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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

96 miles from Pontiac

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University of Illinois at Springfield
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Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 4,661enrollment
  • $9,241net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

95 miles from Pontiac

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Rockford Career College
R
Rockford, IL
 

Rockford Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 408enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 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.