Colleges near Adams County, Illinois
Adams County is a county in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 44,466 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Adams County, Illinois. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Adams County.
By school type, there are one public and three private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Adams County, Illinois is $20,423 for Illinois residents and $24,755 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 50.93% and the average SAT score is 1,080. A total of 3,300 students enrolled in schools in Adams County, Illinois, of which 490 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Adams County, Illinois
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Adams County and 2 schools near Adams County, Illinois ordered by distance from Adams County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Adams County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy University Quincy, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 0.49 miles | $37,140 | 1,210 | 45% | 12 to 1 | $12,038 | 50.9% | 1,080 |
| Gem City College Quincy, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.38 miles | $22,425 | 41 | 87% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 1.63 miles | $30,756 | 193 | - | 12 to 1 | $27,830 | - | - |
| John Wood Community College Quincy, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.71 miles | $8,700 | 1,856 | 49% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 14.16 miles | $26,880 | 499 | 50% | 8 to 1 | $14,040 | 72.6% | - |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 15.67 miles | $30,875 | 1,028 | 39% | 15 to 1 | $6,200 | 99.1% | - |
| Average | - | $24,755 | 3,300 | 60% | 12 to 1 | $19,934 | 50.9% | 1,080 |