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.
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176 miles from Alton
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179 miles from Alton
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178 miles from Alton
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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri
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184 miles from Alton
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#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
187 miles from Alton
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#1 Best Value in Mississippi
192 miles from Alton
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#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri
193 miles from Alton
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#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri
194 miles from Alton
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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.