Colleges Near Riverdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Riverdale, Illinois area

There are 85 colleges within 50 miles of Riverdale enrolling a total of 469,709 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 13,549, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Riverdale. The nearest college is South Suburban College in South Holland at a distance of 2.7 miles from Riverdale. Driving time to these schools from Riverdale should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,747 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 Riverdale.
Riverdale, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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South Suburban College
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South Holland, IL
 

South Suburban College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,905enrollment
  • $4,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Riverdale

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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

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

5 miles from Riverdale

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City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,101enrollment
  • $6,626net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Riverdale

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Saint Xavier University
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Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,523enrollment
  • $11,302net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

6 miles from Riverdale

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Fox College Inc
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Bedford Park, IL
 

Fox College Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252enrollment
  • $9,605net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Riverdale

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

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,787enrollment
  • $3,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Riverdale

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Prairie State College
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Chicago Heights, IL
 

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,680enrollment
  • $6,887net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Riverdale

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Trinity Christian College
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Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 908enrollment
  • $18,822net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

8 miles from Riverdale

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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C
Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 658enrollment
  • $13,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

8 miles from Riverdale

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University of Chicago
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C
Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,339enrollment
  • $36,991net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

10 miles from Riverdale

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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

 

  • 2,237enrollment
  • $5,434net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Riverdale

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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

9 miles from Riverdale

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,911enrollment
  • $9,162net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

9 miles from Riverdale

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Moraine Valley Community College
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Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,511enrollment
  • $1,711net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Riverdale

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
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Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 514enrollment
  • $27,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Riverdale

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

14 miles from Riverdale

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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

13 miles from Riverdale

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Morton College
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Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,753enrollment
  • $8,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Riverdale

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Suburban College and is 2.7 miles from Riverdale. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Suburban College are $5,093 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Suburban 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.