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Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois

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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	29.33	76.42	1,080 – 1,240	55485	26742	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 29 20.4% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
2	University of Chicago	16.15	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 2.9% Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
3	Knox College	16	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 9.6% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
4	Illinois Institute of Technology	15.68	54.93	1,200 – 1,410	25001	70803	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 8.6% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $25,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
5	Lake Forest College	15.35	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech......Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 22.8% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
6	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	13.57	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." % Degrees to International Students 14 7.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
7	Augustana College	9.91	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 20.7% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
8	Northwestern University	9.68	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	23341	76844	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 11.3% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
9	Moody Bible Institute	8.4	97.54	930 – 1,140	23950	40210	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
10	University of Illinois Chicago	6.77	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 7.5% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
11	Governors State University	5.48	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
12	Columbia College Chicago	3.72	75.49	--	29790	32596	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 20.9% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
13	Western Illinois University	2.97	71.18	880 – 1,120	12168	43057	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 61% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
14	Loyola University Chicago	2.43	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	37592	58411	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 65% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 6.5% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
15	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	2.3	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 14.4% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
16	DePaul University	1.64	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 21.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
17	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	1.61	97.21	940 – 1,190	15182	46384	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 17.4% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
18	Northern Illinois University	1.35	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
19	Illinois State University	0.66	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
20	Chamberlain University-Illinois	0.48	88.57	790 – 900	25875	84533	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 0 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $25,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533