Colleges Near Lancaster

Colleges and universities near me in the Lancaster, Missouri area

There are 28 colleges within 100 miles of Lancaster enrolling a total of 99,905 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 728, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lancaster. The nearest college is Truman State University in Kirksville at a distance of 23.5 miles from Lancaster. Driving time to these schools from Lancaster should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa which is ranked #55 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Iowa enrolling 30,015 students. In terms of affordability, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 Lancaster.
Lancaster, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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AIB College of Business
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Des Moines, IA
 

AIB College of Business

Private 4 Year

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  • 348enrollment
  • $12,440net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Lancaster

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines, IA
 

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 911enrollment
  • $22,433net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

93 miles from Lancaster

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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA

Drake University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

  • 4,685enrollment
  • $30,333net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

95 miles from Lancaster

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

94 miles from Lancaster

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University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,015enrollment
  • $19,587net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

94 miles from Lancaster

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

95 miles from Lancaster

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Vatterott College Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
 

Vatterott College Des Moines

Private 2 Year

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  • 34enrollment
  • $18,401net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Lancaster

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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,643enrollment
  • $11,213net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

97 miles from Lancaster

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Des Moines Area Community College
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Ankeny, IA
 

Des Moines Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,637enrollment
  • $9,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Lancaster

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University of Phoenix Des Moines Campus
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West Des Moines, IA
 

University of Phoenix Des Moines Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 4enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Lancaster

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Indian Hills Community College and is 36.6 miles from Lancaster. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Indian Hills Community College are $4,680 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Indian Hills Community 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.