Colleges Near Lancaster

There are no colleges in Lancaster, but 23 are within 100 miles, enrolling 100,154 students combined.

The closest option is Truman State University in Kirksville, 23.5 miles from Lancaster (about 28-40 minutes by car). Lancaster (pop. 728) is in Missouri.

Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa ranks #57 nationally. Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa has the lowest tuition at $5,040 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Lancaster. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Lancaster. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Lancaster.

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Lancaster, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Grand View University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Des Moines, IA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 94 miles from Lancaster

Grand View is a private Lutheran university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The urban campus sits in Des Moines, Iowa's capital city.

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 920-1080
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $22,319
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University of Iowa Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3.0 | 3 reviews
  • 94 miles from Lancaster

Iowa is a large public university known for undergraduate creative writing and journalism. The campus sits in the college town of Iowa City along the Iowa River.

#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1130-1330
  • Avg GPA 3.81
  • Acceptance Rate 84%
  • Net Price $21,765
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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Fayette, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 95 miles from Lancaster

Central Methodist is a private Methodist university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and music. The historic campus sits in the small college town of Fayette.

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1045
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $22,929
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Western Illinois University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Macomb, IL
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 97 miles from Lancaster

Western Illinois is a public university known for undergraduate criminal justice, education, and agriculture. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Macomb.

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 880-1090
  • Avg GPA 3.45
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $14,208
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Des Moines Area Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Ankeny, IA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 99 miles from Lancaster

DMACC is a community college known for undergraduate nursing, business, and career-technical programs. The main campus is in suburban Ankeny outside Des Moines.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,755
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