There are 82 colleges within 50 miles of East Chicago enrolling a total of 452,335 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Indiana with a population of 29,698, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from East Chicago. The nearest college is Calumet College of Saint Joseph in Whiting at a distance of 2.6 miles from East Chicago. Driving time to these schools from East Chicago should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois 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 East Chicago.
82 results
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Jul 15
27 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
26 miles from East Chicago
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
27 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
28 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
29 miles from East Chicago
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
29 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
31 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
30 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
33 miles from East Chicago
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
34 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
34 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Apr 15
37 miles from East Chicago
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
37 miles from East Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from East Chicago
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
Applications Due Aug 16
39 miles from East Chicago
The closest community college is City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College and is 8.2 miles from East Chicago. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College are $4,380 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey 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.