Colleges Near Houghton

Colleges and universities near me in the Houghton, Iowa area

There are 33 colleges within 100 miles of Houghton enrolling a total of 130,325 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 146, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Houghton. The nearest college is Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant at a distance of 13.5 miles from Houghton. Driving time to these schools from Houghton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Purdue Global Davenport Campus enrolling 30,512 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,488 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 Houghton.


33 results

Iowa Wesleyan College
I
Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 871enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

13 miles from Houghton

Southeastern Community College
S
West Burlington, IA
 

Southeastern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,476enrollment
  • $9,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

23 miles from Houghton

Maharishi International University
M
Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,673enrollment
  • $16,979net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

25 miles from Houghton

Indian Hills Community College
I
Ottumwa, IA
 

Indian Hills Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,361enrollment
  • $7,142net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Houghton

Culver Stockton College
C
Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $20,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

45 miles from Houghton

Monmouth College
M
Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

52 miles from Houghton

Western Illinois University
W
Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

53 miles from Houghton

Quincy University
Q
Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

60 miles from Houghton

Vatterott College Quincy
V
Quincy, IL
 

Vatterott College Quincy

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $18,553net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Houghton

University of Iowa
I
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,015enrollment
  • $19,587net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

61 miles from Houghton

John Wood Community College
J
Quincy, IL
 

John Wood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,718enrollment
  • $6,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Houghton

Carl Sandburg College
C
Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $3,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Houghton

Knox College
K
Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

66 miles from Houghton

William Penn University
W
Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

65 miles from Houghton

Truman State University
T
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 3,960enrollment
  • $13,993net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

65 miles from Houghton

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
T
Rock Island, IL
 

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

73 miles from Houghton

Augustana College
A
Rock Island, IL

Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $24,660net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

74 miles from Houghton

Eastern Iowa Community College District
E
Davenport, IA
 

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,145enrollment
  • $7,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Houghton

FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeastern Community College and is 23 miles from Houghton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeastern Community College are $6,210 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeastern 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.