Colleges Near Preston

Colleges and universities near me in the Preston, Missouri area

There are 42 colleges within 100 miles of Preston enrolling a total of 142,889 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 223, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Preston. The nearest college is Bolivar Technical College in Bolivar at a distance of 24.7 miles from Preston. Driving time to these schools from Preston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla which is ranked #226 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 Preston.
Preston, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Metro Business College Rolla
M
Rolla, MO
 

Metro Business College Rolla

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Preston

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

81 miles from Preston

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Fort Scott Community College
F
Fort Scott, KS
 

Fort Scott Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,499enrollment
  • $6,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

82 miles from Preston

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Texas County Technical College
T
Houston, MO
 

Texas County Technical College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 68enrollment
  • $21,257net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Preston

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

85 miles from Preston

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Linn State Technical College
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Linn, MO
 

Linn State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,176enrollment
  • $7,364net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Preston

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

84 miles from Preston

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

85 miles from Preston

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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

88 miles from Preston

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Pittsburg State University
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Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,858enrollment
  • $16,725net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

90 miles from Preston

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

90 miles from Preston

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Ozark Christian College
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Joplin, MO
 

Ozark Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 689enrollment
  • $17,604net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

92 miles from Preston

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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

92 miles from Preston

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Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College
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Lexington, MO
 

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $19,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Preston

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

93 miles from Preston

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William Woods University
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Fulton, MO
 

William Woods University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $23,363net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

93 miles from Preston

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Vatterott College Joplin
V
Joplin, MO
 

Vatterott College Joplin

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

92 miles from Preston

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National American University Lee's Summit
N
Lee Summit, MO
 

National American University Lee's Summit

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 154enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Preston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ozarks Technical Community College and is 50.2 miles from Preston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ozarks Technical Community College are $4,040 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ozarks Technical 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.