Colleges Near Wheaton

Colleges and universities near me in the Wheaton, Illinois area

There 85 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 497,043 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 52,894, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wheaton. The nearest college is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn at a distance of 2.1 miles from Wheaton. Driving time to these schools from Wheaton should be less than 1 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 Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,747 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 Wheaton.
Wheaton, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Governors State University
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University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

35 miles from Wheaton

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 11,651enrollment
  • $5,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Wheaton

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Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 15,649enrollment
  • $13,884net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

34 miles from Wheaton

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

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  • 658enrollment
  • $13,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

34 miles from Wheaton

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

38 miles from Wheaton

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,911enrollment
  • $9,162net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

38 miles from Wheaton

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Kishwaukee College
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Malta, IL
 

Kishwaukee College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,581enrollment
  • $8,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Wheaton

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Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
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Gary, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College Northwest

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,880enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Wheaton

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

45 miles from Wheaton

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Brown Mackie College Merrillville
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Merrillville, IN
 

Brown Mackie College Merrillville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Wheaton

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,255enrollment
  • $20,059net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

50 miles from Wheaton

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College of Court Reporting Inc
C
Hobart, IN
 

College of Court Reporting Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 186enrollment
  • $36,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Wheaton

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University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus
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Merrillville, Indiana
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Wheaton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of DuPage and is 2.1 miles from Wheaton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of DuPage are $4,200 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of DuPage 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.