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Private Colleges in Illinois

51 private colleges in illinois on Collegepedia, ranked by selectivity and graduate outcomes — with real acceptance rates, SAT/ACT, net price and median earnings. Every number carries a source.

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesResearch University
Undergraduate CollegeArts & Humanities DivisionBiological Sciences Division+2 more
Northwestern College
Oak Lawn, Illinois · United Statesprivate_forprofit
Bachelor of Science in Health Information ManagementAssociate in Applied Science in Health Information TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology+1 more
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesResearch University
EngineeringComputer ScienceArchitecture+2 more
The Chicago School
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Clinical Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.)School Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.)School Psychology Education Specialist (Ed.S.)+2 more
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate For-profit
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Bachelor of Science in Nursing OnlineRN to BSN Option+2 more
Mallinckrodt College
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesResearch University
Arts & SciencesQuinlan School of BusinessSchool of Communication+2 more
Rush University
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Doctor of MedicineMaster of Science in NursingDoctor of Nursing Practice+2 more
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Art & DesignCommunication ArtsBiology+2 more
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesSeminary / Theological School
Bachelor of Arts in TheologyBachelor of Arts in BibleBachelor of Science in Biblical Studies+2 more
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesArt & Design School
Painting and DrawingSculpturePhotography+2 more
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Doctor of Chiropractic MedicineDoctor of Naturopathic MedicineDoctor of Acupuncture+2 more
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Bachelor of Music EducationMaster of Music EducationContinuing Education (MECA)+2 more
National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Teacher PreparationEducational LeadershipPsy.D. in Clinical Psychology+2 more
DeVry University
Lisle, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
AccountingBusinessHealthcare+2 more
Keller Graduate School of Management
Lisle, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
AccountingBusinessHealthcare+2 more
Adler University
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Clinical PsychologyClinical Mental Health CounselingArt Therapy+2 more
Argosy University
, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Clinical PsychologyCounseling Psychology (Ed.D.)Law+1 more
Barat College
Lake Forest, Illinois · United Statesprivate_nonprofit
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Master of DivinityMaster of Arts in Religious StudiesMaster of Sacred Theology+2 more
Coyne College
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate For-profit
Dixon College
Dixon, Illinois · United Statesprivate
BusinessTeacher TrainingMusic+2 more
Erikson Institute
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesGraduate School
Master's in Child DevelopmentMaster's in Early Childhood EducationMaster's in Social Work+1 more
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, Illinois · United StatesSeminary / Theological School
Master of Divinity (MDiv)Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling (MAPCC)Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MATM)+2 more
Hillsboro College
Hillsboro, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
TheologyMedicineLaw+2 more
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)Bachelor of Science in Visual Science (B.S.V.S.)O.D./M.S. Joint Program with University of Chicago+2 more
Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · United Statesprivate_forprofit
Digital Media ProductionFashion DesignGame Art & Design+2 more
Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg
Schaumburg, Illinois · United StatesArt & Design School
Institute for Clinical Social Work
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Master's in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy (Full-Time)Master's in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy (Part-Time)PhD in Clinical Social Work+2 more
International Academy of Design & Technology – Schaumburg
, Illinois · United Statesprivate_forprofit
Fashion DesignInterior DesignVideo Editing+2 more
Kendall College
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Culinary ArtsBaking and PastryBachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management+1 more
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Lake Forest, Illinois · United StatesBusiness School
Master in Business Administration (MBA)Graduate CertificateExecutive Education (non-credit)
Lexington College
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Hospitality Management with Culinary Arts ConcentrationHospitality Management with Hotel/Restaurant Management ConcentrationHospitality Management with Event Planning Concentration+2 more
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Bachelor's Degree (Bible College)Master of DivinityMaster's Degrees (Seminary)
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Bachelor of Arts in TheaterBachelor of Arts in Jazz StudiesBusiness Programs (MacKinnon School of Business)+2 more
Lutheran School of Theology
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesSeminary / Theological School
Master of DivinityMaster of Arts in MinistryMaster of Arts (Theological Studies)+2 more
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
NursingCriminal JusticeHomeland Security+2 more
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesSeminary / Theological School
Master's ProgramsDoctor of Ministry ProgramsCertificate Programs
Meadville Lombard Theological School
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Master of DivinityMaster of Arts in ReligionMaster of Arts in Leadership Studies+2 more
Midstate College
Peoria, Illinois · United StatesPrivate For-profit
Bachelor of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration
Morthland College
West Frankfort, Illinois · United StatesPrivate Non-profit
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical StudiesBachelor of Arts in ClassicsBachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Mount Morris College
Mount Morris, Illinois · United Statesprivate_nonprofit
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lisle, Illinois · United StatesSeminary / Theological School
Master of DivinityMaster of Arts in Christian MinistriesMaster of Arts in Theology and Mission+2 more
Oak Point University
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Bachelor of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingDoctor of Nursing Practice+2 more
Robert Morris University Illinois
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate University
Associate Degree ProgramsBachelor's Degree ProgramsGraduate Programs
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois · United StatesGraduate School
Doctor of Medicine (MD)Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)+2 more
Shurtleff College
Alton, Illinois · United Statesprivate_nonprofit
Liberal Arts
Solex College
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesPrivate For-profit
Associate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist AssistantAssociate of Applied Science in e-Business Management+2 more
Spertus Institute
Chicago, Illinois · United StatesGraduate School
MA in Jewish Professional StudiesExecutive MA in Jewish Professional StudiesMA in Jewish Studies+2 more