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 Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$29,704
ACT
ACT 30–34

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$25,126
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Normal, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$23,048
ACT
ACT 21–27

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$41,361
ACT
ACT 25–31

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

Addison, IL
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$19,117
ACT

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$46,410
ACT
ACT 27–32

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

Dekalb, IL
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$9,606
ACT

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

Evanston, IL
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
8% admit
Tuition
$60,276
ACT
ACT 33–35

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

Edwardsville, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$9,123
ACT
ACT 20–27

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

Carbondale, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$9,638
ACT
ACT 18–25

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D3
Admit
4% admit
Tuition
$59,256
ACT
ACT 34–35

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

Chicago, IL
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$26,610
ACT

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

Macomb, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$9,238
ACT

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

Chicago, IL
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$10,755
ACT

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

Charleston, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$11,840
ACT

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

Romeoville, IL
NCAA D2
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$35,262
ACT
ACT 20–27

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

Chicago, IL
Ski Town
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$20,182
ACT

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, IL
NCAA D3
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$26,400
ACT
ACT 21–29

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

Peoria, IL
NCAA D1
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$35,940
ACT

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

Chicago, IL
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$33,960
ACT

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, IL
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$39,100
ACT
ACT 23–30

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D2
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$31,493
ACT
ACT 18–26

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

Chicago, IL
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
55% admit
Tuition
$48,670
ACT
ACT 26–32

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

Chicago, IL
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$52,200
ACT

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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