Colleges Near Canton

Colleges and universities near me in the Canton, Missouri area

There are 2 colleges in Canton and 26 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 78,716 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 2,377, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Canton. Driving time to these schools from Canton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Truman State University in Kirksville which is ranked #256 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,680 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 Canton.
Canton, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Knox College
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Galesburg, IL

Knox College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $26,882net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

83 miles from Canton

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

92 miles from Canton

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

92 miles from Canton

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

93 miles from Canton

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

92 miles from Canton

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

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  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

91 miles from Canton

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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

91 miles from Canton

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Urshan College
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Wentzville, Missouri
 

Urshan College

Private 4 Year

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

99 miles from Canton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Wood Community College and is 17.9 miles from Canton. 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.