234 accredited colleges and universities in Illinois, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Chicago, IL · Private Non-Profit
Evanston, IL · Private Non-Profit
Champaign, IL · Public
Chicago, IL · Private Non-Profit
Lake Forest, IL · Private Non-Profit
Bloomington, IL · Private Non-Profit
Wheaton, IL · Private Non-Profit
Chicago, IL · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Chicago, IL · Private Non-Profit
Evanston, IL · Private Non-Profit
Chicago, IL · Private Non-Profit
Peoria, IL · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Champaign, IL · Public
Lisle, IL · For-Profit
Chicago, IL · Public
Normal, IL · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Illinois.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Illinois is home to 234 accredited colleges and universities, including 64 public, 81 private non-profit, and 89 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Trenz Beauty Academy in Calumet City is the most affordable, with a net price of $0.
University of Chicago in Chicago is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 4%.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign is the largest, enrolling 36,258 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $18,641, and average out-of-state tuition is $21,957. The graduate workforce earns a median $43,955 ten years after entry.
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