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

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

152 miles from Alton

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University of Phoenix St Louis Campus
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Saint Louis, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix St Louis Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 744enrollment
  • $20,097net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from Alton

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Vatterott College St Charles
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St Charles, MO
 

Vatterott College St Charles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $18,337net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

152 miles from Alton

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
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Helena, AR
 

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,234enrollment
  • $3,680net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

155 miles from Alton

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Daymar College Paducah Main
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Paducah, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Paducah Main

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $25,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

155 miles from Alton

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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

156 miles from Alton

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Bentonville, AR

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,593enrollment
  • $6,578net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

156 miles from Alton

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University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
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Rogers, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

157 miles from Alton

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Bryan University
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Rogers, AR
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

156 miles from Alton

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McKendree University
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Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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

158 miles from Alton

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Union University
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Jackson, TN

Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,731enrollment
  • $28,585net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

158 miles from Alton

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

161 miles from Alton

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Ecclesia College
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Springdale, AR
 

Ecclesia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $17,497net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

161 miles from Alton

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Jackson State Community College
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Jackson, TN
 

Jackson State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,442enrollment
  • $7,921net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

163 miles from Alton

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Lane College
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HBCU
Jackson, TN

Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $13,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

162 miles from Alton

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

164 miles from Alton

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Northwest Mississippi Community College
N
Senatobia, MS
 

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,198enrollment
  • $7,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

164 miles from Alton

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

164 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.