Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Illinois area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 152,597 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 99, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is John Wood Community College in Quincy at a distance of 11.5 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Bradley University in Peoria which is ranked #231 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 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 Columbus.
Columbus, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lincoln Land Community College
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Springfield, IL
 

Lincoln Land Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,444enrollment
  • $4,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Columbus

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Principia College
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Elsah, Illinois
 

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 323enrollment
  • $18,039net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

83 miles from Columbus

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University of Illinois at Springfield
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Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 4,198enrollment
  • $11,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 988-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

83 miles from Columbus

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Maharishi University of Management
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Fairfield, IA
 

Maharishi University of Management

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,673enrollment
  • $16,979net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

83 miles from Columbus

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Urshan College
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Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

83 miles from Columbus

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Lewis and Clark Community College
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Godfrey, IL
 

Lewis and Clark Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,973enrollment
  • $3,121net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Columbus

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Lindenwood University
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Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,000enrollment
  • $18,016net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbus

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Missouri Tech
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Saint Charles, Missouri
 

Missouri Tech

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 119enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Columbus

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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

90 miles from Columbus

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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

89 miles from Columbus

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St Charles Community College
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Cottleville, MO
 

St Charles Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,800enrollment
  • $1,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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Vatterott College St Charles
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St Charles, MO
 

Vatterott College St Charles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $18,337net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Columbus

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University of Phoenix St Louis Campus
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Saint Louis, Missouri
 

University of Phoenix St Louis Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 744enrollment
  • $20,097net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Columbus

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Bradley University
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Peoria, IL

Bradley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,552enrollment
  • $24,053net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

94 miles from Columbus

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Lincoln Christian University
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Lincoln, IL
 

Lincoln Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 258enrollment
  • $7,706net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

96 miles from Columbus

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Lincoln College
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Lincoln, IL

Lincoln College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 710-800SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Columbus

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Methodist College of Nursing
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Peoria, IL
 

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 456enrollment
  • $35,578net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 800-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 23

95 miles from Columbus

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Midstate College
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Peoria, IL
 

Midstate College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 226enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Wood Community College and is 11.5 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John Wood Community College are $5,100 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John Wood 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.