#1 in Chicago, IL
East-West University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$22,050
Chicago's pint-sized private university blending personal attention with big-city energy in the South Loop.
Chicago, IL
Colleges in Chicago, IL
Explore 22 colleges and universities in Chicago. Compare programs, admission requirements, and campus life to find your perfect school.
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Colleges in Chicago
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#2 in Chicago, IL
St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$12,888
St. Augustine College is located in Chicago, IL.
#3 in Chicago, IL
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
4%
Total Cost
$81,288
SAT
1510–1580
The intellectual playground where quirky minds wrestle big ideas amid Chicago's gritty skyline, earning its 'where fun goes to die' badge with pride.
#4 in Chicago, IL
Acceptance
34%
Total Cost
$11,784
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
#5 in Chicago, IL
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
43%
Total Cost
$19,206
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.
#6 in Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
55%
Total Cost
$66,365
SAT
1180–1440
Chicago's modernist tech hub where Mies van der Rohe's steel-and-glass campus sparks engineering and architecture innovation.
#7 in Chicago, IL
North Park University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
69%
Total Cost
$45,270
North Park University is located in Chicago, IL.
#8 in Chicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
75%
Total Cost
$10,091
Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.
#9 in Chicago, IL
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
76%
Total Cost
$61,544
SAT
1140–1330
Chicago's Vincentian powerhouse fuses service-minded education with urban access to business, theater, and law in a split-campus setup.
#10 in Chicago, IL
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
77%
Total Cost
$27,428
SAT
1130–1350
Chicago's gritty public research engine, fueling diverse go-getters into medicine, engineering, and urban leadership amid the city's pulse.
#11 in Chicago, IL
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
77%
Total Cost
$67,840
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
#12 in Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
82%
Total Cost
$65,110
SAT
1170–1360
Jesuit institution anchoring rigorous education in Chicago's lakeside neighborhoods and bustling downtown.
#13 in Chicago, IL
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
83%
Total Cost
$27,670
Moody Bible Institute is located in Chicago, IL.
#14 in Chicago, IL
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
84%
Total Cost
$47,140
Saint Xavier University is located in Chicago, IL.
#15 in Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
89%
Total Cost
$47,173
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
#16 in Chicago, IL
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
89%
Total Cost
$41,678
VanderCook College of Music is located in Chicago, IL.
#17 in Chicago, IL
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
95%
Total Cost
$13,419
A Chicago-based university with a deep commitment to accessible education for nontraditional students.
#18 in Chicago, IL
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
97%
Total Cost
$48,368
SAT
895–1175
Roosevelt University blends urban energy with a historic commitment to social justice in the heart of Chicago.
#19 in Chicago, IL
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$18,000
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
#20 in Chicago, IL
American Islamic College
Chicago, IL
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$7,500
American Islamic College is located in Chicago, IL.
#21 in Chicago, IL
Rush University
Chicago, IL
Total Cost
$30,315
Rush University is located in Chicago, IL.
#22 in Chicago, IL
Pacific College of Health and Science
Chicago, IL
Total Cost
$6,660
Pacific College of Health and Science is located in Chicago, IL.
FAQs about Chicago Colleges
Going to college in Chicago offers students a unique blend of academic opportunities and city life. Students benefit from internship opportunities, cultural attractions, and networking with professionals in various industries. The college experience in Chicago combines classroom learning with real-world experiences in Illinois.
The cost of living in Chicago varies depending on housing choices, lifestyle, and the specific area of the city. Students should budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses on top of tuition costs. Many colleges offer on-campus housing options and meal plans to help manage expenses.
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