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Colleges in Illinois

68 colleges and universities in Illinois. Compare acceptance rates, average net price after aid, and application deadlines, then take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see which ones fit you.

University of ChicagoChicago, IL · Private4% accept$14,860/yr netNorthwestern UniversityEvanston, IL · Private8% accept$29,167/yr netThe Chicago School at ChicagoChicago, IL · Private34% acceptRush UniversityChicago, IL · Private37% acceptMethodist CollegePeoria, IL · Private39% accept$41,787/yr netIllinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL · Private39% accept$28,199/yr netUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL · Public42% accept$14,355/yr netChicago State UniversityChicago, IL · Public43% accept$12,335/yr netPrincipia CollegeElsah, IL · Private44% acceptJudson UniversityElgin, IL · Private48% accept$18,558/yr netGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL · Public48% accept$12,329/yr netQuincy UniversityQuincy, IL · Private51% accept$20,359/yr netIllinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL · Private55% accept$18,425/yr netOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL · Private56% accept$20,729/yr netLake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL · Private57% accept$28,673/yr netHebrew Theological CollegeSkokie, IL · Private57% accept$26,861/yr netLakeview College of NursingDanville, IL · Private60% acceptAugustana CollegeRock Island, IL · Private63% accept$22,736/yr netBlackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL · Private63% accept$18,460/yr netUniversity of St FrancisJoliet, IL · Private65% accept$13,006/yr netEastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL · Public65% accept$12,786/yr netBlessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health SciencesQuincy, IL · Private66% acceptMillikin UniversityDecatur, IL · Private67% accept$21,989/yr netNational University of Health SciencesLombard, IL · Private67% acceptNorth Park UniversityChicago, IL · Private69% accept$16,948/yr netNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL · Public70% accept$13,391/yr netKnox CollegeGalesburg, IL · Private71% accept$24,595/yr netWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL · Public71% accept$12,937/yr netLewis UniversityRomeoville, IL · Private71% accept$17,028/yr netSaint Francis Medical Center College of NursingPeoria, IL · Private71% acceptMcKendree UniversityLebanon, IL · Private72% accept$24,717/yr netElmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL · Private74% accept$24,185/yr netNortheastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL · Public75% accept$14,109/yr netDePaul UniversityChicago, IL · Private76% accept$30,902/yr netBradley UniversityPeoria, IL · Private77% accept$22,719/yr netNorth Central CollegeNaperville, IL · Private77% accept$21,044/yr netUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL · Public77% accept$10,974/yr netSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL · Private77% accept$49,790/yr netIllinois CollegeJacksonville, IL · Private78% accept$18,298/yr netTrinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesRock Island, IL · Private80% acceptAurora UniversityAurora, IL · Private81% accept$18,838/yr netLoyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · Private82% accept$36,079/yr netChamberlain University-IllinoisAddison, IL · Private (for-profit)83% accept$31,837/yr netMoody Bible InstituteChicago, IL · Private83% accept$22,221/yr netSaint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL · Private84% accept$10,970/yr netTrinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL · Private85% accept$19,125/yr netEureka CollegeEureka, IL · Private85% accept$17,349/yr netUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL · Public86% accept$9,833/yr netSouthern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Public87% accept$13,297/yr netWheaton CollegeWheaton, IL · Private87% accept$26,975/yr netIllinois State UniversityNormal, IL · Public88% accept$19,398/yr netColumbia College ChicagoChicago, IL · Private89% accept$26,598/yr netVanderCook College of MusicChicago, IL · Private89% accept$19,780/yr netDominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL · Private90% accept$11,745/yr netMonmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL · Private91% accept$17,133/yr netConcordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL · Private93% accept$18,436/yr netRockford UniversityRockford, IL · Private93% accept$22,436/yr netNational Louis UniversityChicago, IL · Private95% accept$12,641/yr netBenedictine UniversityLisle, IL · Private95% accept$22,313/yr netRoosevelt UniversityChicago, IL · Private97% accept$20,194/yr netGreenville UniversityGreenville, IL · Private98% accept$19,533/yr netSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL · Public98% accept$14,889/yr netAmerican Islamic CollegeChicago, IL · Private100% acceptSaint Anthony College of NursingRockford, IL · Private100% acceptTelshe Yeshiva-ChicagoChicago, IL · Private100% accept$7,626/yr netTrinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield, IL · Private100% accept$2,835/yr netEast-West UniversityChicago, IL · Private$21,697/yr netSt. John's College-Department of NursingSpringfield, IL · Private
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Illinois?
68 colleges and universities in Illinois are in our database, drawn from the U.S. College Scorecard.
What does college cost in Illinois?
Each school lists its average net price: the yearly cost after grants and scholarships. It varies widely by school and by family income, so compare the net price on each profile rather than the sticker price.
How do I find the right college in Illinois for me?
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