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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 145–168 of 222 schools

VC
Private for-profit

Verve College

Oak Brook, IL

Students
176
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
102
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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TUB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
173
Retention
80%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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TUB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
171
Retention
80%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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TUB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
170
Retention
89%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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USC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
164
Retention
74%
Programs
5
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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JAS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
162
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
160
Retention
91%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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UST
Private for-profit

Universal Spa Training Academy

Downers Grove, IL

Admission
Open
Students
139
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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EBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
136
Retention
52%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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SJC
Private nonprofit

St. John's College

Springfield, IL

Students
132
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered Nursing +3
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MTS
Private nonprofit
Students
125
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Pastoral Studies/CounselingDivinity/MinistryTheological and Ministerial Studies, Other +1
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TUB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
125
Retention
55%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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ACN
Private for-profit

Ambria College of Nursing

Hoffman Estates, IL

Admission
Open
Students
123
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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TBI
Private for-profit
Students
115
Retention
64%
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
20
Campus
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingHealth Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianCorrections and Criminal Justice, Other +1
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TBA
Private for-profit

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City, IL

Admission
Open
Students
109
Retention
62%
Programs
5
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyHair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design +2
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PPA
Private for-profit

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, IL

Admission
Open
Students
103
Retention
95%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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