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.
43 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
86 miles from Rock Island
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin
87 miles from Rock Island
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
94 miles from Rock Island
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
97 miles from Rock Island
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
98 miles from Rock Island
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
99 miles from Rock Island
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
99 miles from Rock Island
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.