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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 169–192 of 222 schools

CAN
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
96
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
51
Campus
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherRegistered Nursing
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CPC
Private for-profit

Chicago Professional Center

Prospect Heights, IL

Admission
Open
Students
95
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
182
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
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TY
Private nonprofit
Students
91
Retention
89%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
10
Campus
Talmudic Studies
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SC
Private nonprofit

Spertus College

Chicago, IL

Students
89
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
26
CampusHybrid
Jewish/Judaic Studies
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HPC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
86
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology +2
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CIT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
83
Retention
100%
Programs
5
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical Office Assistant/Specialist +2
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SCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
83
Retention
91%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical Assistant +8
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CBA
Private for-profit

Cameo Beauty Academy

Oak Lawn, IL

Admission
Open
Students
82
Retention
50%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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CBC
Private for-profit

Capri Beauty College

New Lenox, IL

Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
100%
Programs
2
Campus
Cosmetology
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NSC
Private nonprofit

Northwest Suburban College

Rollng Meadows, IL

Students
72
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
23
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/Assistant
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LBC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
68
Retention
38%
Programs
2
Campus
BarberingCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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EMA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
66
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
60
Campus
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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IMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
66
Retention
53%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaRadio and TelevisionRecording Arts Technology/Technician +2
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SPH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
60
Retention
100%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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