Colleges Near Alton

Colleges and universities near me in the Alton, Missouri area

There are 164 colleges within 200 miles of Alton enrolling a total of 556,517 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 871, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Alton. The nearest college is Missouri State University West Plains in West Plains at a distance of 25.9 miles from Alton. Driving time to these schools from Alton should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis which is ranked #20 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,860 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 Alton.
Alton, MO within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

164 results

Missouri State University West Plains
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West Plains, MO
 

Missouri State University West Plains

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,770enrollment
  • $8,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

26 miles from Alton

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Black River Technical College
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Pocahontas, AR
 

Black River Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,566enrollment
  • $6,480net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Alton

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Williams Baptist College
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Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

46 miles from Alton

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Ozarka College
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Melbourne, AR
 

Ozarka College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 983enrollment
  • $3,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

52 miles from Alton

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Texas County Technical College
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Houston, MO
 

Texas County Technical College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 68enrollment
  • $21,257net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Alton

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Three Rivers Community College
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Poplar Bluff, MO
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,624enrollment
  • $6,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Alton

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Arkansas State University Mountain Home
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Mountain Home, AR
 

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,247enrollment
  • $10,540net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Alton

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Crowley's Ridge College
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C
Paragould, AR
 

Crowley's Ridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 201enrollment
  • $15,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Alton

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University of Arkansas Community College Batesville
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Batesville, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,008enrollment
  • $9,224net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Alton

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Lyon College
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Batesville, AR

Lyon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 496enrollment
  • $25,545net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

64 miles from Alton

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Arkansas State University Main Campus
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A
Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 13,190enrollment
  • $12,011net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

71 miles from Alton

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Arkansas State University Newport
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Newport, AR
 

Arkansas State University Newport

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,592enrollment
  • $9,631net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

73 miles from Alton

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Metro Business College Rolla
M
Rolla, MO
 

Metro Business College Rolla

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Alton

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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M
Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

90 miles from Alton

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Mineral Area College
M
Park Hills, MO
 

Mineral Area College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,289enrollment
  • $9,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Alton

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Arkansas Northeastern College
A
Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,502enrollment
  • $5,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

99 miles from Alton

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North Arkansas College
N
Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,856enrollment
  • $8,168net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

100 miles from Alton

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Harding University
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H
Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,805enrollment
  • $19,558net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

101 miles from Alton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Missouri State University West Plains and is 25.9 miles from Alton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Missouri State University West Plains are $4,950 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Missouri State University West Plains 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.