Colleges Near South Chicago Heights

Colleges and universities near me in the South Chicago Heights, Illinois area

There are 81 colleges within 50 miles of South Chicago Heights enrolling a total of 455,470 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 4,139, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from South Chicago Heights. The nearest college is Prairie State College in Chicago Heights at a distance of 2.9 miles from South Chicago Heights. Driving time to these schools from South Chicago Heights should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #8 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,522 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 South Chicago Heights.
South Chicago Heights, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
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Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $24,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from South Chicago Heights

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University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,339enrollment
  • $27,979net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

21 miles from South Chicago Heights

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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

 

  • 2,780enrollment
  • $5,088net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 8,563enrollment
  • $25,001net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1410SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

24 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Lewis University
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Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,636enrollment
  • $19,472net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

24 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Morton College
M
Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,653enrollment
  • $7,037net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from South Chicago Heights

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,185enrollment
  • $16,455net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

24 miles from South Chicago Heights

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VanderCook College of Music
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Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 340enrollment
  • $16,601net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 890-1160SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

24 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,275enrollment
  • $22,707net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

26 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Adler University
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Chicago, IL
 

Adler University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,674enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from South Chicago Heights

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American Academy of Art
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Chicago, IL

American Academy of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $32,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,401enrollment
  • $55,485net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1048-1260SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 15

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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East West University
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Chicago, IL
 

East West University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 528enrollment
  • $23,140net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,522enrollment
  • $11,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago
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Chicago, IL
 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,243enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from South Chicago Heights

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City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College
C
Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,011enrollment
  • $4,208net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College
C
Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,859enrollment
  • $3,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from South Chicago Heights

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Columbia College Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,529enrollment
  • $29,790net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

27 miles from South Chicago Heights

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Prairie State College and is 2.9 miles from South Chicago Heights. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Prairie State College are $4,908 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Prairie State 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.