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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 121–144 of 222 schools

GSB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
337
Retention
86%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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VCM
Private nonprofit
Students
323
Retention
88%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
51
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music Teacher EducationMusic Pedagogy
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GTS
Private nonprofit
Students
313
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
59
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryClinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient CounselingPastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other +9
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GC
Private nonprofit

Generations College

Chicago, IL

Admission
Open
Students
310
Retention
26%
Programs
5
Online
Business Administration and ManagementLegal Assistant/ParalegalEntrepreneurship +2
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EI
Private nonprofit

Erikson Institute

Chicago, IL

Students
297
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
140
CampusOnlineHybrid
Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education and TeachingSocial Work +1
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HTI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
285
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
202
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianElectrician
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FIT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
278
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
162
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageDental Assisting/Assistant
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MC
Private nonprofit

Methodist College

Peoria, IL

Students
267
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
126
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +6
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SAC
Private nonprofit
Students
263
Retention
100%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
70
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNursing Practice
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CTS
Private nonprofit
Students
215
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryReligion/Religious StudiesTheology +2
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CTU
Private nonprofit
Students
210
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
51
CampusOnlineHybrid
Pastoral Studies/CounselingDivinity/MinistryMissions/Missionary Studies +2
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FC
Private for-profit

Fox College

Tinley Park, IL

Students
200
Retention
69%
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
141
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +3
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
191
Retention
80%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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SCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
185
Retention
78%
Programs
4
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantDental Assisting/Assistant +2
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HTC
Private nonprofit
Students
182
Retention
86%
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
28
CampusHybrid
Jewish/Judaic StudiesPsychology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce +12
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