Colleges Near Rockford

Colleges and universities near me in the Rockford, Illinois area

There are 3 colleges in Rockford and 138 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 743,141 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 152,871, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rockford. Driving time to these schools from Rockford should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #7 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 Rockford.
Rockford, IL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Oakton Community College
O
Des Plaines, IL
 

Oakton Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,645enrollment
  • $6,854net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Rockford

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Globe University Madison East
G
Madison, WI
 

Globe University Madison East

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

62 miles from Rockford

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Globe University Madison West
G
Middleton, WI
 

Globe University Madison West

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $20,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Rockford

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Oak Point University
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O
Oak Brook, IL
 

Oak Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 429enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Rockford

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Illinois Valley Community College
I
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

66 miles from Rockford

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Herzing University Kenosha
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Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 630enrollment
  • $21,126net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Rockford

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Triton College
T
River Grove, IL

Triton College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,616enrollment
  • $5,936net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Rockford

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Carroll University
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Waukesha, WI
 

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 3,283enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

67 miles from Rockford

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Gateway Technical College
G
Kenosha, WI
 

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,881enrollment
  • $8,274net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Rockford

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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

67 miles from Rockford

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 3,947enrollment
  • $8,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

67 miles from Rockford

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City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright College
C
Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,508enrollment
  • $3,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

69 miles from Rockford

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Lewis University
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Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,513enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

68 miles from Rockford

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Concordia University Chicago
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C
River Forest, IL
 

Concordia University Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,354enrollment
  • $18,832net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

69 miles from Rockford

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Hebrew Theological College
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H
Skokie, IL
 

Hebrew Theological College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 160enrollment
  • $13,451net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Rockford

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

68 miles from Rockford

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Carthage College
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C
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,667enrollment
  • $26,209net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

68 miles from Rockford

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Joliet Junior College
J
Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 10,212enrollment
  • $4,440net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

70 miles from Rockford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Rock Valley College and is 4.7 miles from Rockford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rock Valley College are $4,124 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rock Valley 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.