Colleges Near Dakota

Colleges and universities near me in the Dakota, Illinois area

There are 100 colleges within 100 miles of Dakota enrolling a total of 561,740 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 506, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dakota. The nearest college is Highland Community College in Freeport at a distance of 10.4 miles from Dakota. Driving time to these schools from Dakota should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Northwestern University in Evanston which is ranked #15 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 Dakota.
Dakota, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

55 miles from Dakota

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Globe University Madison East
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Madison, WI
 

Globe University Madison East

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 167enrollment
  • $20,238net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Dakota

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McHenry County College
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Crystal Lake, IL
 

McHenry County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,874enrollment
  • $6,336net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

60 miles from Dakota

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Clarke University
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Dubuque, IA
 

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 965enrollment
  • $27,275net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

60 miles from Dakota

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University of Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $22,879net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 828-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

60 miles from Dakota

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Loras College
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Dubuque, IA

Loras College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,319enrollment
  • $21,886net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

59 miles from Dakota

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Emmaus Bible College
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Dubuque, IA
 

Emmaus Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 206enrollment
  • $15,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

61 miles from Dakota

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Elgin Community College
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Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $3,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Dakota

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 973enrollment
  • $19,268net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

67 miles from Dakota

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Waubonsee Community College
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Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,491enrollment
  • $5,028net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Dakota

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College
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Watertown, WI
 

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 965enrollment
  • $22,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Dakota

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Fennimore, WI
 

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $10,027net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Dakota

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American InterContinental University Online
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Hoffman Estates, IL

American InterContinental University Online

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 14,333enrollment
  • $13,808net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Dakota

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Divine Word College
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Epworth, IA
 

Divine Word College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 68enrollment
  • $12,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

72 miles from Dakota

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

75 miles from Dakota

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Illinois Valley Community College
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Oglesby, IL

Illinois Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,371enrollment
  • $5,969net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Dakota

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 11,651enrollment
  • $5,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Dakota

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Harper College
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Palatine, IL

Harper College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 12,434enrollment
  • $8,065net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.94Avg GPA

77 miles from Dakota

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Highland Community College and is 10.4 miles from Dakota. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Highland Community College are $4,624 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Highland 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.