Colleges Near Alton

Colleges and universities near me in the Alton, Missouri area

There are 158 colleges within 200 miles of Alton enrolling a total of 561,489 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 #21 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 32,140 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

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Lewis and Clark Community College
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Godfrey, IL
 

Lewis and Clark Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,196enrollment
  • $3,255net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

169 miles from Alton

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,841enrollment
  • $9,738net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

170 miles from Alton

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • $8,234net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

171 miles from Alton

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,090enrollment
  • $11,264net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

172 miles from Alton

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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HBCU
Pine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,100enrollment
  • $11,649net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 880-1048SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

173 miles from Alton

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State Fair Community College
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Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,754enrollment
  • $7,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

173 miles from Alton

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Southeast Arkansas College
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Pine Bluff, AR
 

Southeast Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

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  • 810enrollment
  • $11,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

175 miles from Alton

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Coahoma Community College
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HBCU
Clarksdale, MS
 

Coahoma Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,808enrollment
  • $771net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Alton

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Ozark Christian College
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Joplin, MO
 

Ozark Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 701enrollment
  • $17,968net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

175 miles from Alton

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Vatterott College Joplin
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Joplin, MO
 

Vatterott College Joplin

Private 2 Year

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  • 140enrollment
  • $19,381net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Alton

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Messenger College
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Joplin, TX
 

Messenger College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

174 miles from Alton

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Kaskaskia College
K
Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,447enrollment
  • $5,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

177 miles from Alton

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,294enrollment
  • $18,267net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 934-1084SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

176 miles from Alton

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National Park Community College
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Hot Springs, AR
 

National Park Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,308enrollment
  • $12,350net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Alton

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Champion Christian College
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Hot Springs, Arkansas
 

Champion Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 139enrollment
  • $15,392net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

178 miles from Alton

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John Brown University
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Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,341enrollment
  • $21,464net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1345SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

179 miles from Alton

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College of the Ouachitas
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Malvern, AR
 

College of the Ouachitas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,028enrollment
  • $6,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Alton

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Southeastern Illinois College
S
Harrisburg, IL
 

Southeastern Illinois College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,392enrollment
  • $8,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

178 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 $5,544 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.