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

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Rockford

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University of Chicago
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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

82 miles from Rockford

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 22,676enrollment
  • $16,551net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

82 miles from Rockford

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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

84 miles from Rockford

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Bryant and Stratton College Glendale
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Glendale, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Glendale

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 425enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Rockford

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City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
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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

85 miles from Rockford

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Clarke University
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Dubuque, IA
 

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 965enrollment
  • $27,275net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

85 miles from Rockford

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University of Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $22,879net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 828-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

85 miles from Rockford

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,319enrollment
  • $21,886net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

84 miles from Rockford

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Cardinal Stritch University
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Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $20,002net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

84 miles from Rockford

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Emmaus Bible College
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Dubuque, IA
 

Emmaus Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 206enrollment
  • $15,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

86 miles from Rockford

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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

87 miles from Rockford

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Black Hawk College
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Moline, IL
 

Black Hawk College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

90 miles from Rockford

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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

89 miles from Rockford

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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

89 miles from Rockford

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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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

90 miles from Rockford

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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

91 miles from Rockford

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Concordia University Wisconsin
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Mequon, WI

Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 4,988enrollment
  • $24,485net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

90 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.