Colleges Near Springfield

Colleges and universities near me in the Springfield, Illinois area

There are 2 colleges in Springfield and 68 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 284,937 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 116,250, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Springfield. Driving time to these schools from Springfield should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri which is ranked #20 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign enrolling 56,916 students. In terms of affordability, St Charles Community College in Cottleville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,008 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 Springfield.
Springfield, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,959enrollment
  • $26,757net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

89 miles from Springfield

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $25,590net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

88 miles from Springfield

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Webster University
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Saint Louis, MO

Webster University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 6,396enrollment
  • $23,069net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1026-1315SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

89 miles from Springfield

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Vatterott College Quincy
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Quincy, IL
 

Vatterott College Quincy

Private 2 Year

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  • 94enrollment
  • $18,553net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Springfield

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Hannibal LaGrange University
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Hannibal, MO
 

Hannibal LaGrange University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 494enrollment
  • $20,537net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1067-1315SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Springfield

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Logan University
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Chesterfield, MO

Logan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,735enrollment
  • $14,006net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

91 miles from Springfield

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Urshan College
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Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 473enrollment
  • $9,467net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Springfield

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Carl Sandburg College
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Galesburg, IL
 

Carl Sandburg College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,688enrollment
  • $3,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Springfield

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

92 miles from Springfield

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Monmouth College
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Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

94 miles from Springfield

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Vatterott College Sunset Hills
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Sunset Hills, MO
 

Vatterott College Sunset Hills

Private 4 Year

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  • 316enrollment
  • $18,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Springfield

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St Louis College of Health Careers Fenton
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Fenton, MO
 

St Louis College of Health Careers Fenton

Private 2 Year

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  • 425enrollment
  • $25,404net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Springfield

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Brown Mackie College St Louis
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Fenton, MO
 

Brown Mackie College St Louis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 150enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Springfield

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Metro Business College Arnold
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Arnold, Missouri
 

Metro Business College Arnold

Private 2 Year

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  • 69enrollment
  • $9,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Springfield

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lincoln Land Community College and is 4.3 miles from Springfield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lincoln Land Community College are $3,612 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lincoln Land 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.