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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 73–96 of 222 schools

NPU
Private nonprofit

North Park University

Chicago, IL

Students
2,557
Retention
62%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
707
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingEducation, General +58
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MU
Private nonprofit

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL

Students
2,392
Retention
67%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
671
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingEducation, General +59
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RCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,388
Retention
60%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorWelding Technology +53
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DAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,297
Retention
65%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesAutomobile +53
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CSU
Public
Students
2,238
Retention
57%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
485
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences +58
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MBI
Private nonprofit

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Students
2,202
Retention
84%
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
595
CampusOnlineHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherBibleTheology and Religious Vocations, Other +12
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RLC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,015
Retention
64%
Programs
60
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesAutomobile +57
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JWC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,856
Retention
64%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesRegistered Nursing +38
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LFC
Private nonprofit

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

Students
1,837
Retention
90%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
448
CampusHybrid
Business/CommerceResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherBiology +39
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AU
Private nonprofit

Adler University

Chicago, IL

Students
1,631
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
542
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyIndustrial and Organizational PsychologyClinical Psychology +13
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CSC
Public

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg, IL

Admission
Open
Students
1,603
Retention
63%
Programs
27
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing +24
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MU
Private nonprofit

Millikin University

Decatur, IL

Students
1,586
Retention
75%
Programs
77
Awards 2024-25
384
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingSport and Fitness Administration/Management +74
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IWU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,582
Retention
80%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
370
CampusHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingPsychology, General +48
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SVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,467
Retention
74%
Programs
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyRegistered Nursing +31
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SIC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,446
Retention
66%
Programs
34
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorBiological and Physical Sciences +31
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HCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,360
Retention
70%
Programs
49
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesChild Care Provider/AssistantBiological and Physical Sciences +46
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MTI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,326
Retention
78%
Programs
11
Campus
Welding TechnologyHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianPhlebotomy Technician +8
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SRC
Public

Spoon River College

Canton, IL

Admission
Open
Students
1,247
Retention
66%
Programs
35
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyBiological and Physical Sciences +32
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RU
Private nonprofit

Rockford University

Rockford, IL

Students
1,241
Retention
65%
Programs
57
Awards 2024-25
328
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementUrban Education and LeadershipExercise Science and Kinesiology +54
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QU
Private nonprofit

Quincy University

Quincy, IL

Students
1,210
Retention
70%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
241
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingManagement Science +53
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,156
Retention
67%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +28
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