Colleges Near Rock Island

Colleges and universities near me in the Rock Island, Illinois area

There are 2 colleges in Rock Island and 43 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 166,836 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 39,018, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rock Island. Driving time to these schools from Rock Island should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa which is ranked #224 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,488 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 Rock Island.
Rock Island, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Rock Island, IL
 

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

1 miles from Rock Island

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Augustana College
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Rock Island, IL

Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $24,660net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

3 miles from Rock Island

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Eastern Iowa Community College District
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Davenport, IA
 

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,145enrollment
  • $7,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Rock Island

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Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport
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Davenport, IA
 

Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Rock Island

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Saint Ambrose University
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Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,747enrollment
  • $23,359net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

5 miles from Rock Island

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Purdue Global Davenport Campus
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Davenport, IA
 

Purdue Global Davenport Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 30,512enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Rock Island

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Brown Mackie College Quad Cities
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Bettendorf, IA
 

Brown Mackie College Quad Cities

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28enrollment
  • $19,535net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Rock Island

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Black Hawk College
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Moline, IL
 

Black Hawk College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,773enrollment
  • $5,123net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

7 miles from Rock Island

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Hamilton Technical College
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Davenport, IA
 

Hamilton Technical College

Private 4 Year

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  • 75enrollment
  • $18,056net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Rock Island

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Carl Sandburg College
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Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,688enrollment
  • $3,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Rock Island

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

38 miles from Rock Island

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Monmouth College
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Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

39 miles from Rock Island

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Morrison Institute of Technology
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Morrison, IL
 

Morrison Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 67enrollment
  • $17,235net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

39 miles from Rock Island

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,015enrollment
  • $19,587net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

51 miles from Rock Island

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,073enrollment
  • $25,686net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

53 miles from Rock Island

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Southeastern Community College
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West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Mar 1

55 miles from Rock Island

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Sauk Valley Community College
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Dixon, IL
 

Sauk Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,386enrollment
  • $10,166net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Rock Island

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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 871enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

61 miles from Rock Island

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Eastern Iowa Community College District and is 3.3 miles from Rock Island. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern Iowa Community College District are $4,488 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Eastern Iowa Community College District 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.