Colleges Near Thayer

Colleges and universities near me in the Thayer, Missouri area

There are 157 colleges within 200 miles of Thayer enrolling a total of 566,381 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 2,243, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Thayer. The nearest college is Missouri State University West Plains in West Plains at a distance of 22.7 miles from Thayer. Driving time to these schools from Thayer 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 #21 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 32,140 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 Thayer.


157 results

Ozark Christian College
O
Joplin, MO
 

Ozark Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 701enrollment
  • $17,968net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

169 miles from Thayer

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

168 miles from Thayer

Messenger College
M
Joplin, TX
 

Messenger College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

168 miles from Thayer

Saint Louis Christian College
S
Florissant, MO
 

Saint Louis Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 62enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 14-25ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

170 miles from Thayer

Bethel University
B
McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,974enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 625-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

170 miles from Thayer

McKendree University
M
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,075enrollment
  • $25,200net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

172 miles from Thayer

University of Missouri Columbia
M
Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,013enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

173 miles from Thayer

Columbia College
C
Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

174 miles from Thayer

Stephens College
S
Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 532enrollment
  • $23,261net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1270SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

173 miles from Thayer

University of Arkansas Fort Smith
A
Fort Smith, AR
 

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,506enrollment
  • $10,387net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

177 miles from Thayer

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
S
Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,045enrollment
  • $15,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

178 miles from Thayer

Murray State University
M
Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,841enrollment
  • $9,738net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

179 miles from Thayer

State Fair Community College
S
Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,754enrollment
  • $7,080net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

178 miles from Thayer

Freed Hardeman University
F
Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,294enrollment
  • $18,267net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 934-1084SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

179 miles from Thayer

Principia College
P
Elsah, Illinois
 

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 338enrollment
  • $14,904net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

180 miles from Thayer

Cottey College
C
Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 266enrollment
  • $18,430net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

180 miles from Thayer

Rend Lake College
R
Ina, IL
 

Rend Lake College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,871enrollment
  • $8,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

182 miles from Thayer

Lewis and Clark Community College
L
Godfrey, IL
 

Lewis and Clark Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,196enrollment
  • $3,255net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Thayer

FAQ's

The closest community college is Missouri State University West Plains and is 22.7 miles from Thayer. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Missouri State University West Plains are $5,544 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.