Colleges Near Rockford

Colleges and universities near me in the Rockford, Illinois area

There are 3 colleges in Rockford and 138 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 743,141 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 152,871, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rockford. Driving time to these schools from Rockford should be less than 2 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 Wisconsin Madison enrolling 48,956 students. In terms of affordability, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,290 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 Rockford.
Rockford, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

138 results

Northwestern College
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Chicago, IL
 

Northwestern College

Private 2 Year

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  • 67enrollment
  • $25,864net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Rockford

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Waukesha County Technical College
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Pewaukee, WI
 

Waukesha County Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,268enrollment
  • $9,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Rockford

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University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus
P
Brookfield, WI
 

University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Rockford

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North Park University
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Chicago, IL

North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,660enrollment
  • $19,029net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 890-1162SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

72 miles from Rockford

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 5,756enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

72 miles from Rockford

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $18,560net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

71 miles from Rockford

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,161enrollment
  • $22,095net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

73 miles from Rockford

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Telshe Yeshiva Chicago
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Chicago, IL
 

Telshe Yeshiva Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $2,281net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Rockford

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Ottawa University Milwaukee
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Brookfield, WI
 

Ottawa University Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 124enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Rockford

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Herzing University Brookfield
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Brookfield, WI
 

Herzing University Brookfield

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 394enrollment
  • $17,553net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Rockford

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DeVry University Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
 

DeVry University Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 31,554enrollment
  • -net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Rockford

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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

  • 16,899enrollment
  • $37,511net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1370SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

74 miles from Rockford

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Moraine Valley Community College
M
Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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

74 miles from Rockford

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Morton College
M
Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

73 miles from Rockford

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Saint Augustine College
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Chicago, IL

Saint Augustine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 680enrollment
  • $10,288net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

75 miles from Rockford

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
N
Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

74 miles from Rockford

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American Islamic College
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Chicago, Illinois
 

American Islamic College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • $9,233net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Rockford

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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

 

  • 5,289enrollment
  • $4,162net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Rockford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Rock Valley College and is 4.7 miles from Rockford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rock Valley College are $4,124 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rock Valley 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.