Colleges Near Thayer

Colleges and universities near me in the Thayer, Illinois area

There are 66 colleges within 100 miles of Thayer enrolling a total of 285,050 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 693, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Thayer. The nearest college is Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield at a distance of 14.7 miles from Thayer. Driving time to these schools from Thayer should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri which is ranked #20 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign enrolling 56,916 students. In terms of affordability, St Charles Community College in Cottleville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,008 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 Thayer.
Thayer, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lincoln Land Community College
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Springfield, IL
 

Lincoln Land Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,444enrollment
  • $4,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Thayer

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University of Illinois at Springfield
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Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 4,198enrollment
  • $11,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 988-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

15 miles from Thayer

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Blackburn College
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Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 382enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 888-1125SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

18 miles from Thayer

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MacMurray College
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Jacksonville, IL

MacMurray College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 548enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

28 miles from Thayer

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Illinois College
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Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $16,296net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 960-1126SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

29 miles from Thayer

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Lewis and Clark Community College
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Godfrey, IL
 

Lewis and Clark Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,973enrollment
  • $3,121net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Thayer

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Greenville University
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Greenville, IL

Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,088enrollment
  • $20,718net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 809-1209SAT range
  • 15-28ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

48 miles from Thayer

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Lincoln Christian University
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Lincoln, IL
 

Lincoln Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 258enrollment
  • $7,706net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

47 miles from Thayer

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Lincoln College
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Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Thayer

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Millikin University
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Decatur, IL

Millikin University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,807enrollment
  • $10,492net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

47 miles from Thayer

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Principia College
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Elsah, Illinois
 

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 323enrollment
  • $18,039net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

52 miles from Thayer

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Richland Community College
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Decatur, IL
 

Richland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,075enrollment
  • $4,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.15Avg GPA

52 miles from Thayer

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,519enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

53 miles from Thayer

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Saint Louis Christian College
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Florissant, MO
 

Saint Louis Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 62enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 14-25ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

60 miles from Thayer

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McKendree University
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Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

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#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,960enrollment
  • $22,431net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

64 miles from Thayer

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University of Missouri St Louis
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Saint Louis, MO

University of Missouri St Louis

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 15,181enrollment
  • $13,211net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

64 miles from Thayer

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Vatterott College Berkeley
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Berkeley, MO
 

Vatterott College Berkeley

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 545enrollment
  • $18,185net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Thayer

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Lindenwood University
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Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,000enrollment
  • $18,016net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

66 miles from Thayer

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lincoln Land Community College and is 14.7 miles from Thayer. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lincoln Land Community College are $3,612 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lincoln Land Community 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.