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Colleges and universities in Illinois

Illinois has 222 colleges and universities in our directory (59 public, 80 private nonprofit, 83 for-profit). Together they enroll about 734,928 students. 109 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Chicago (60), Rockford (7), Springfield (6), Joliet (4), Lisle (4), Peoria (4), Quincy (4), Skokie (4), Crystal Lake (3), Decatur (3), Downers Grove (3), Elgin (3)

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Showing 1–24 of 222 schools

UIU
Public
Students
59,238
Retention
95%
Programs
200
Awards 2024-25
17,879
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other +197
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UIC
Public
Students
33,906
Retention
80%
Programs
169
Awards 2024-25
8,564
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +166
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CU
Private for-profit
Students
32,944
Retention
73%
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
12,465
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNursing PracticeSocial Work +9
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DU
Private for-profit
Students
31,296
Retention
65%
Programs
22
Awards 2024-25
16,041
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianInformation TechnologyBusiness/Commerce +19
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CD
Public

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

Admission
Open
Students
26,224
Retention
66%
Programs
135
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesComputer Programming, Specific Applications +132
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NU
Private nonprofit
Students
23,856
Retention
98%
Programs
234
Awards 2024-25
8,806
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management ScienceDigital Communication and Media/MultimediaEconometrics and Quantitative Economics +231
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ISU
Public
Students
21,546
Retention
81%
Programs
128
Awards 2024-25
5,563
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingElementary Education and TeachingMarketing +125
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DU
Private nonprofit

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Students
21,210
Retention
86%
Programs
227
Awards 2024-25
6,518
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer Programming/ProgrammerCinematography and Film/Video Production +224
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UC
Private nonprofit

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Students
18,566
Retention
99%
Programs
121
Awards 2024-25
6,960
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management ScienceEconometrics and Quantitative EconomicsResearch Methodology and Quantitative Methods +118
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LUC
Private nonprofit
Students
17,384
Retention
82%
Programs
241
Awards 2024-25
4,819
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkBiologyLaw +238
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NIU
Public
Students
15,414
Retention
70%
Programs
103
Awards 2024-25
4,012
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralComputer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management +100
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JJC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
14,414
Retention
67%
Programs
94
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAutomobileComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications +91
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WRH
Public
Admission
Open
Students
13,988
Retention
77%
Programs
90
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesChild Care Provider/Assistant +87
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CLC
Public

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

Admission
Open
Students
12,530
Retention
72%
Programs
104
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideAutomobile +101
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SIU
Public
Students
11,893
Retention
76%
Programs
82
Awards 2024-25
3,216
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other +79
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SIU
Public
Students
11,790
Retention
67%
Programs
160
Awards 2024-25
3,110
CampusOnlineHybrid
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsPsychology, GeneralCriminology +157
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MVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,296
Retention
75%
Programs
78
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesBiological and Physical Sciences +75
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ECC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
10,251
Retention
77%
Programs
61
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesAutomobile +58
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TC
Public

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Admission
Open
Students
9,842
Retention
68%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAutomobileCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +66
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MCC
Public

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

Admission
Open
Students
9,399
Retention
71%
Programs
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideBiological and Physical Sciences +59
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NLU
Private nonprofit
Students
8,915
Retention
50%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
2,753
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness Administration and ManagementCurriculum and Instruction +65
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IIT
Private nonprofit
Students
8,834
Retention
86%
Programs
104
Awards 2024-25
3,446
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +101
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EIU
Public
Students
8,505
Retention
72%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
2,399
CampusOnlineHybrid
Industrial Technology/TechnicianEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherPsychology, General +77
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