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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 25–48 of 222 schools

SIC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,492
Retention
68%
Programs
82
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Police ScienceWelding Technology +79
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OC
Public

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Admission
Open
Students
8,329
Retention
69%
Programs
87
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAutomobileEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +84
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WCC
Public

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

Admission
Open
Students
8,305
Retention
70%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +43
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ICC
Public

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Admission
Open
Students
7,906
Retention
70%
Programs
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +59
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Students
7,011
Retention
79%
Programs
114
Awards 2024-25
2,514
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceManagement ScienceData Science +111
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WIU
Public
Students
6,332
Retention
61%
Programs
91
Awards 2024-25
1,902
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness Administration and Management +88
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CCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,296
Retention
63%
Programs
27
CampusOnlineHybrid
ElectricianLiberal Arts and SciencesComputer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist +24
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PC
Public

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Admission
Open
Students
6,014
Retention
70%
Programs
84
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesBiological and Physical Sciences +81
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RVC
Public

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Admission
Open
Students
5,978
Retention
70%
Programs
47
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideBiological and Physical Sciences +44
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AU
Private nonprofit

Aurora University

Aurora, IL

Students
5,923
Retention
77%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
2,196
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +46
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NIU
Public
Students
5,734
Retention
52%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
1,298
CampusHybrid
Social WorkComputer ScienceLiberal Arts and Sciences +58
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LLC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,677
Retention
72%
Programs
55
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorRegistered Nursing +52
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CCC
Private nonprofit
Students
5,570
Retention
66%
Programs
58
Awards 2024-25
1,379
CampusHybrid
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionFashion/Apparel DesignAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects +55
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,855
Retention
74%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyChild Care Provider/Assistant +41
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Students
4,777
Retention
83%
Programs
149
Awards 2024-25
1,282
CampusOnlineHybrid
Data ScienceComputer ScienceMental Health Counseling/Counselor +146
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CU
Private nonprofit

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL

Students
4,770
Retention
61%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
1,478
CampusOnlineHybrid
Exercise Science and KinesiologyEducational Leadership and AdministrationCurriculum and Instruction +77
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UIS
Public
Students
4,628
Retention
75%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
1,587
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer ScienceComputer Systems Analysis/Analyst +47
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LCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,606
Retention
70%
Programs
73
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyChild Care Provider/Assistant +70
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GSU
Public

Governors State University

University Park, IL

Students
4,397
Retention
56%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
1,281
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer SciencePsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +65
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RU
Private nonprofit

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Students
4,281
Retention
62%
Programs
122
Awards 2024-25
1,183
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer SciencePsychology, GeneralCounseling Psychology +119
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BHC
Public

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL

Admission
Open
Students
4,001
Retention
71%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesRegistered Nursing +39
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