Colleges Near Merrillville

Colleges and universities near me in the Merrillville, Indiana area

There are 2 colleges in Merrillville and 76 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 417,516 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Indiana with a population of 35,246, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merrillville. Driving time to these schools from Merrillville should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,747 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest in Gary offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Merrillville.
Merrillville, IN within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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North Central College
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Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,695enrollment
  • $25,285net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

47 miles from Merrillville

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,885enrollment
  • $29,961net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Merrillville

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Oakton Community College
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Des Plaines, IL
 

Oakton Community College

Public 2 Year

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

50 miles from Merrillville

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
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Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

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  • 26,687enrollment
  • $26,362net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Merrillville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ivy Tech Community College Northwest and is 5.7 miles from Merrillville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest are $3,354 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ivy Tech Community College Northwest 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.