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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 49–72 of 222 schools

EU
Private nonprofit

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

Students
3,997
Retention
80%
Programs
106
Awards 2024-25
1,158
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +103
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LLC
Public

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Admission
Open
Students
3,960
Retention
72%
Programs
81
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesConstruction Trades, GeneralApplied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations +78
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SSC
Public

South Suburban College

South Holland, IL

Admission
Open
Students
3,818
Retention
63%
Programs
54
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideBarbering +51
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DU
Private nonprofit

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Students
3,803
Retention
78%
Programs
92
Awards 2024-25
770
CampusOnlineHybrid
Library and Information ScienceSocial WorkRegistered Nursing +89
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IEC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,726
Retention
66%
Programs
53
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingMining Technology/Technician +50
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KC
Public

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Admission
Open
Students
3,669
Retention
64%
Programs
78
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesChild Care Provider/Assistant +75
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MC
Public

Morton College

Cicero, IL

Admission
Open
Students
3,562
Retention
66%
Programs
38
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesChild Care Provider/Assistant +35
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SXU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,485
Retention
76%
Programs
82
Awards 2024-25
877
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBiologyPsychology, General +79
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SAI
Private nonprofit
Students
3,394
Retention
84%
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
902
CampusHybrid
Fine/Studio ArtsCreative WritingArt History, Criticism and Conservation +10
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ONU
Private nonprofit

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Students
3,339
Retention
71%
Programs
105
Awards 2024-25
852
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementTeaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorRegistered Nursing +102
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JAL
Public

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

Admission
Open
Students
3,224
Retention
66%
Programs
55
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyRegistered Nursing +52
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USF
Private nonprofit
Students
3,074
Retention
79%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
754
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionRegistered NursingSocial Work +67
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NCC
Private nonprofit

North Central College

Naperville, IL

Students
3,003
Retention
77%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
800
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherExercise Science and Kinesiology +67
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KC
Public

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

Admission
Open
Students
2,969
Retention
74%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Biological and Physical SciencesLiberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +53
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PSC
Public

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

Admission
Open
Students
2,953
Retention
51%
Programs
55
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +52
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BU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,917
Retention
66%
Programs
91
Awards 2024-25
1,287
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementManagement Information SystemsPublic Health +88
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WC
Private nonprofit

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL

Students
2,874
Retention
93%
Programs
60
Awards 2024-25
786
CampusOnlineHybrid
Clinical PsychologyBusiness/Managerial EconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, General +57
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RU
Private nonprofit

Rush University

Chicago, IL

Students
2,769
Programs
25
Awards 2024-25
895
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing PracticeNursing ScienceMedicine +22
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IVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,720
Retention
71%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +40
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AC
Private nonprofit

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL

Students
2,570
Retention
82%
Programs
83
Awards 2024-25
591
CampusHybrid
BiologyPsychology, GeneralFinance +80
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KCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,564
Retention
57%
Programs
54
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesIndustrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianChild Care Provider/Assistant +51
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