Colleges Near Carthage

Colleges and universities near me in the Carthage, Missouri area

There are 37 colleges within 100 miles of Carthage enrolling a total of 123,101 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 14,378, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carthage. The nearest college is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin at a distance of 8.3 miles from Carthage. Driving time to these schools from Carthage should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas which is ranked #244 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 30,936 students. In terms of affordability, Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,248 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 Carthage.
Carthage, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Missouri State University Springfield
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Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 22,535enrollment
  • $17,677net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 973-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

58 miles from Carthage

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Bryan University Springfield
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Springfield, MO
 

Bryan University Springfield

Private 2 Year

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  • 135enrollment
  • $20,210net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Carthage

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Vatterott College Springfield
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Springfield, MO
 

Vatterott College Springfield

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 162enrollment
  • $19,019net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Carthage

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University of Phoenix Springfield Campus
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Springfield, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix Springfield Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 108enrollment
  • $18,041net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Carthage

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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

57 miles from Carthage

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

59 miles from Carthage

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Bolivar Technical College
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Bolivar, Missouri
 

Bolivar Technical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • $24,200net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Carthage

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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

65 miles from Carthage

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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

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

68 miles from Carthage

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College of the Ozarks
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Point Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,487enrollment
  • $12,611net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1234SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

71 miles from Carthage

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Coffeyville Community College
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Coffeyville, KS
 

Coffeyville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,474enrollment
  • $6,924net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Carthage

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Neosho County Community College
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Chanute, KS
 

Neosho County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,638enrollment
  • $9,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Carthage

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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

76 miles from Carthage

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Independence Community College
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Independence, KS
 

Independence Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 809enrollment
  • $7,038net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Carthage

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Allen County Community College
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Iola, KS
 

Allen County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,007enrollment
  • $9,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

80 miles from Carthage

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,702enrollment
  • $9,669net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

92 miles from Carthage

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Rogers State University
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Claremore, OK

Rogers State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,155enrollment
  • $13,446net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

92 miles from Carthage

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North Arkansas College
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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

94 miles from Carthage

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Crowder College and is 23.5 miles from Carthage. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Crowder College are $4,676 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Crowder 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.