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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 97–120 of 222 schools

RU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,145
Retention
53%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSurgical Technology/Technologist +26
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KC
Private nonprofit

Knox College

Galesburg, IL

Students
1,136
Retention
83%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
268
Campus
Business Administration and ManagementComputer ScienceCreative Writing +40
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GU
Private nonprofit

Greenville University

Greenville, IL

Students
1,104
Retention
71%
Programs
32
Awards 2024-25
247
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementElementary Education and Teaching +29
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CSC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,100
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
328
CampusHybrid
Counseling PsychologyForensic PsychologyClinical Psychology +8
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JU
Private nonprofit

Judson University

Elgin, IL

Students
960
Retention
59%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
331
CampusOnlineHybrid
InformaticsBusiness Administration and ManagementArchitecture +52
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IC
Private nonprofit

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL

Students
942
Retention
71%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
210
CampusOnlineHybrid
Exercise Physiology and KinesiologyEducation, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +38
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MCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
887
Retention
69%
Programs
16
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantMarketingBusiness Administration and Management +13
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TIU
Private nonprofit
Students
869
Retention
13%
Programs
20
Awards 2024-25
237
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyClinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient CounselingDivinity/Ministry +17
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TCC
Private nonprofit

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL

Students
854
Retention
81%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
232
CampusHybrid
Social WorkElementary Education and TeachingPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching +59
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MC
Private nonprofit

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL

Students
713
Retention
74%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
156
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyMarketing +47
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SCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
682
Retention
74%
Programs
22
CampusOnlineHybrid
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, OtherLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingWelding Technology +19
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MCH
Private for-profit
Students
575
Retention
53%
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
172
CampusHybrid
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherDental Assisting/Assistant
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EC
Private nonprofit

Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Students
527
Retention
50%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
119
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementExercise Science and Kinesiology +34
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BC
Private nonprofit

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Students
513
Retention
67%
Programs
40
Awards 2024-25
54
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingBiologySport and Fitness Administration/Management +37
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NUH
Private nonprofit
Students
511
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
135
CampusOnlineHybrid
ChiropracticBiomedical SciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other +4
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GSB
Private for-profit

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

Admission
Open
Students
490
Retention
83%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +2
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EU
Private nonprofit

East-West University

Chicago, IL

Admission
Open
Students
468
Retention
37%
Programs
9
Campus
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, General +6
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CSA
Private for-profit

Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Crystal Lake, IL

Admission
Open
Students
445
Retention
85%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +1
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ESS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
443
Retention
64%
Programs
2
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology
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PC
Private nonprofit

Principia College

Elsah, IL

Admission
Open
Students
339
Retention
83%
Programs
36
CampusHybrid
Education, GeneralEnvironmental BiologyMass Communication/Media Studies +33
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