Colleges Near Sterling

Colleges and universities near me in the Sterling, Illinois area

There are 81 colleges within 100 miles of Sterling enrolling a total of 465,245 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 15,370, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sterling. The nearest college is Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon at a distance of 5.2 miles from Sterling. Driving time to these schools from Sterling should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison, Wisconsin which is ranked #105 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison enrolling 48,956 students. In terms of affordability, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,290 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 Sterling.

Sterling, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Sauk Valley Community College

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Dixon, IL

Sauk Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,386enrollment
$10,166net price
100%acceptance rate
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5 miles from Sterling

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Morrison Institute of Technology

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Morrison, IL

Morrison Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

67enrollment
$17,235net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
2.2Avg GPA

14 miles from Sterling

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Highland Community College

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Freeport, IL

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

1,184enrollment
$5,973net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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33 miles from Sterling

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Kishwaukee College

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Malta, IL

Kishwaukee College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

2,581enrollment
$8,476net price
100%acceptance rate
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43 miles from Sterling

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Black Hawk College

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Moline, IL

Black Hawk College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

3,773enrollment
$5,123net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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3.33Avg GPA

45 miles from Sterling

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Illinois Valley Community College

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Oglesby, IL

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Illinois Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

2,371enrollment
$5,969net price
100%acceptance rate
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46 miles from Sterling

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Rockford Career College

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Rockford, IL

Rockford Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

408enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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47 miles from Sterling

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Brown Mackie College Quad Cities

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Bettendorf, IA

Brown Mackie College Quad Cities

Private 2 Year

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28enrollment
$19,535net price
100%acceptance rate
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46 miles from Sterling

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Rockford University

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Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

48 miles from Sterling

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Hamilton Technical College

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Davenport, IA

Hamilton Technical College

Private 4 Year

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75enrollment
$18,056net price
100%acceptance rate
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47 miles from Sterling

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Purdue Global Davenport Campus

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Davenport, IA

Purdue Global Davenport Campus

Private 4 Year

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30,512enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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47 miles from Sterling

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Augustana College

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Rock Island, IL

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Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,349enrollment
$24,660net price
61%acceptance rate
1010-1250SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Sterling

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Northern Illinois University

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Dekalb, IL

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Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

15,649enrollment
$13,884net price
71%acceptance rate
940-1170SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Sterling

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Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Rock Island, IL

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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101enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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3.42Avg GPA

50 miles from Sterling

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Rock Valley College

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Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College

Public 2 Year

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5,861enrollment
$9,781net price
100%acceptance rate
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50 miles from Sterling

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Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Davenport, IA

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

7,145enrollment
$7,584net price
100%acceptance rate
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49 miles from Sterling

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Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport

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Davenport, IA

Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2,178enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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49 miles from Sterling

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Saint Ambrose University

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Davenport, IA

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Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

2,747enrollment
$23,359net price
74%acceptance rate
1020-1240SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

49 miles from Sterling

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Sauk Valley Community College and is 5.2 miles from Sterling. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Sauk Valley Community College are $5,070 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Sauk Valley 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.