Colleges Near Alton

Colleges and universities near me in the Alton, Missouri area

There are 164 colleges within 200 miles of Alton enrolling a total of 556,517 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 871, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Alton. The nearest college is Missouri State University West Plains in West Plains at a distance of 25.9 miles from Alton. Driving time to these schools from Alton should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis which is ranked #20 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,860 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 Alton.


164 results

Freed Hardeman University
F
Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

176 miles from Alton

National Park Community College
N
Hot Springs, AR
 

National Park Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,340enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Alton

Champion Christian College
C
Hot Springs, Arkansas
 

Champion Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $16,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

178 miles from Alton

John Brown University
J
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

179 miles from Alton

College of the Ouachitas
O
Malvern, AR
 

College of the Ouachitas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,832enrollment
  • $4,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Alton

Southeastern Illinois College
S
Harrisburg, IL
 

Southeastern Illinois College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,379enrollment
  • $8,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

178 miles from Alton

Cottey College
C
Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 311enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

182 miles from Alton

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

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

184 miles from Alton

Greenville University
G
Greenville, IL

Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,088enrollment
  • $20,718net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 809-1209SAT range
  • 15-28ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

187 miles from Alton

University of Arkansas Fort Smith
A
Fort Smith, AR
 

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,379enrollment
  • $10,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

189 miles from Alton

Pittsburg State University
P
Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,858enrollment
  • $16,725net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

189 miles from Alton

Blue Mountain College
B
Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 922enrollment
  • $15,305net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

192 miles from Alton

University of Mississippi
M
University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

192 miles from Alton

University of Central Missouri
C
Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

193 miles from Alton

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
N
Miami, OK
 

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,717enrollment
  • $9,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

193 miles from Alton

Missouri Valley College
M
Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

194 miles from Alton

Central Christian College of the Bible
C
Moberly, MO
 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 190enrollment
  • $13,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

195 miles from Alton

Blackburn College
B
Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 382enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 888-1125SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

198 miles from Alton

FAQ's

The closest community college is Missouri State University West Plains and is 25.9 miles from Alton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Missouri State University West Plains are $4,950 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Missouri State University West Plains 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.