Colleges Near Joplin

Colleges and universities near me in the Joplin, Missouri area

There are 4 colleges in Joplin and 38 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 123,740 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 50,150, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Joplin. Driving time to these schools from Joplin 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 Joplin.
Joplin, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Baptist Bible College and Graduate School
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Springfield, MO

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School

Private 4 Year

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  • 306enrollment
  • $20,347net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Joplin

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Cox College
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Springfield, MO
 

Cox College

Private 4 Year

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  • 852enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Joplin

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Central Bible College
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Springfield, Missouri
 

Central Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 669enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

68 miles from Joplin

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Drury University
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Springfield, MO
 

Drury University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $20,996net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

68 miles from Joplin

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Evangel University
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Springfield, MO
 

Evangel University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,868enrollment
  • $20,963net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Joplin

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Ozarks Technical Community College
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Springfield, MO
 

Ozarks Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,889enrollment
  • $6,525net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Joplin

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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

68 miles from Joplin

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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

68 miles from Joplin

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Vatterott College Springfield
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Springfield, MO
 

Vatterott College Springfield

Private 2 Year

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

68 miles from Joplin

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University of Phoenix Springfield Campus
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Springfield, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix Springfield Campus

Private 4 Year

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

68 miles from Joplin

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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

70 miles from Joplin

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Bolivar Technical College
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Bolivar, Missouri
 

Bolivar Technical College

Private 4 Year

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

70 miles from Joplin

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

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#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

72 miles from Joplin

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Allen County Community College
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Iola, KS
 

Allen County Community College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 24

77 miles from Joplin

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College of the Ozarks
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Point Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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

77 miles from Joplin

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Rogers State University
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Claremore, OK

Rogers State University

Public 4 Year

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

82 miles from Joplin

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Bartlesville, OK
 

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 848enrollment
  • $27,590net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 930-1100SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

84 miles from Joplin

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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

84 miles from Joplin

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Crowder College and is 19.9 miles from Joplin. 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.