Colleges in Illinois
Illinois is home to 172 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
172 total in IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public 4-year institution in Champaign, IL. Enrollment: ~36,258 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,704/year.
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~22,170 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,126/year.
Illinois State University
Illinois State University is a public 4-year institution in Normal, IL. Enrollment: ~19,057 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,048/year.
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~14,090 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,361/year.
Chamberlain University-Illinois
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a 4-year institution in Addison, IL. Enrollment: ~14,027 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,117/year.
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~11,737 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,410/year.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Dekalb, IL. Enrollment: ~11,301 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,606/year.
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private 4-year institution in Evanston, IL. Enrollment: ~9,201 students. Admissions are highly selective (8% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,276/year.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public 4-year institution in Edwardsville, IL. Enrollment: ~8,750 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,123/year.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public 4-year institution in Carbondale, IL. Enrollment: ~8,494 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,638/year.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~7,569 students. Admissions are highly selective (4% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,256/year.
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~5,368 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,610/year.
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Macomb, IL. Enrollment: ~4,410 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $9,238/year.
National Louis University
National Louis University is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~4,406 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,755/year.
Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, IL. Enrollment: ~4,188 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,840/year.
Lewis University
Lewis University is a private 4-year institution in Romeoville, IL. Enrollment: ~4,015 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,262/year.
Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~3,982 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,182/year.
Aurora University
Aurora University is a private 4-year institution in Aurora, IL. Enrollment: ~3,974 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,400/year.
Bradley University
Bradley University is a private 4-year institution in Peoria, IL. Enrollment: ~3,574 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,940/year.
Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~3,096 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,960/year.
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University is a private 4-year institution in Elmhurst, IL. Enrollment: ~3,006 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,100/year.
Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~2,849 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $31,493/year.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~2,833 students. Admissions are accessible (55% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,670/year.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. Enrollment: ~2,805 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $52,200/year.
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