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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Chicago	7519	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	75400	#1 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 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 Undergraduates 7,519 Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,400
2	Northwestern University	9060	7.69	1,500 – 1,560	26830	72500	#2 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 9,060 Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,500
3	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	38572	36.59	1,330 – 1,520	13973	61000	#3 2027 Best Colleges 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 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Undergraduates 38,572 Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,000
4	Wheaton College	2181	84.91	1,280 – 1,460	31356	50300	#4 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Undergraduates 2,181 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,300
5	Principia College	299	68.98	1,060 – 1,290	18248	59900	#5 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 75% of students stay on after the first year and 71% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 299 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
6	Lake Forest College	1786	53.63	1,240 – 1,410	31225	59700	#6 2027 Best Colleges 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 undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. Undergraduates 1,786 Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
7	Loyola University Chicago	12640	75.1	1,220 – 1,390	39147	60900	#7 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 75% 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 84% and around 66% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more Undergraduates 12,640 Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,900
8	Illinois Wesleyan University	1683	48.54	1,150 – 1,350	28644	56200	#8 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 49% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,683 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
9	DePaul University	14338	87.8	1,160 – 1,350	34135	62700	#9 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 88% 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 $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Undergraduates 14,338 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,700
10	Bradley University	3258	74.59	1,120 – 1,330	23787	57600	#10 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 3,258 Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
11	Augustana College	2536	66.28	1,040 – 1,290	24714	56300	#11 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 66% 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 Undergraduates 2,536 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
12	University of Illinois Chicago	24260	75.76	1,150 – 1,360	10852	62100	#12 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Around 24,000 undergraduates are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago, and it's the largest university within the Chicago metropolitan area. With 16 colleges, it offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Undergraduates 24,260 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
13	Illinois Institute of Technology	3190	61.87	1,200 – 1,440	24796	66600	#13 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 62% 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 Undergraduates 3,190 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,600
14	Knox College	1108	77.2	1,160 – 1,440	25709	52300	#14 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 1,108 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,300
15	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	2806	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	51200	#15 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more Undergraduates 2,806 Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,200
16	North Central College	2567	83.77	1,090 – 1,320	23276	55500	#16 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 741 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Undergraduates 2,567 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,500
17	Illinois State University	19513	85.55	1,010 – 1,230	21369	59300	#17 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 86% 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 51% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 19,513 Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
18	VanderCook College of Music	107	91.67	880 – 1,130	21306	58000	#18 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, VanderCook College of Music accepts 92% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending VanderCook College of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At VanderCook......Read more Undergraduates 107 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,000
19	Elmhurst University	3170	75.01	1,020 – 1,280	24629	61500	#19 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,170 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
20	Moody Bible Institute	1547	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	60000	#20 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,547 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,000
21	Lewis University	4914	69.16	980 – 1,220	18959	59100	#21 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,914 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,100
22	University of St Francis	1416	65.28	1,040 – 1,250	14045	63400	#22 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 76% first year retention rate and 53% of......Read more Undergraduates 1,416 Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,400
23	Illinois College	1008	74.94	920 – 1,200	17375	55900	#23 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $31,609....Read more Undergraduates 1,008 Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,900
24	Monmouth College	713	90.85	1,010 – 1,230	17768	57200	#24 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Found in Monmouth, Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 55% of students will graduate within four years. Business......Read more Undergraduates 713 Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,200
25	Aurora University	4230	82.04	920 – 1,170	19053	63000	#25 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 6,040 applications. 16% of accepted students, or 810, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. Undergraduates 4,230 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,000
26	Hebrew Theological College	182	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	60000	#26 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Also known as “Skokie Yeshiva,” the Hebrew Theological College opened in 1921. A very small school, students can also enjoy small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 86% return to the school after completing their first year, and many study Jewish/Judaic Studies. Undergraduates 182 Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,000
27	Olivet Nazarene University	2704	55.86	980 – 1,230	21281	61600	#27 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Undergraduates 2,704 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,600
28	Dominican University	2642	88.79	890 – 1,120	13402	61000	#28 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,642 Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $13,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,000
29	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	8945	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	63200	#29 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 10,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Undergraduates 8,945 Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,200
30	University of Illinois Springfield	2337	83.16	980 – 1,220	10809	62800	#30 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three in the University of Illinois system and is located in the state's capitol city. U of I offers 48 degree programs with Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst being the most sought after....Read more Undergraduates 2,337 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,800
31	Saint Xavier University	3100	84.3	960 – 1,140	11318	65200	#31 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Saint Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,100 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,200
32	Blackburn College	522	63.19	890 – 1,150	18460	60300	#32 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Undergraduates 522 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,300
33	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	8421	94.44	920 – 1,170	13473	61900	#33 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Undergraduates 8,421 Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
34	Chamberlain University-Illinois	14041	82.64	790 – 900	31599	70200	#34 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,041 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,200
35	North Park University	1825	69.49	1,010 – 1,140	20372	64200	#35 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and 37% of students will earn their......Read more Undergraduates 1,825 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,200
36	Northern Illinois University	12118	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	61900	#36 2027 Best Colleges 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. Undergraduates 12,118 Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
37	McKendree University	1757	71.72	920 – 1,300	22444	60100	#37 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,757 Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
38	Benedictine University	2082	95.76	1,030 – 1,300	23139	64800	#38 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,082 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,800
39	Millikin University	1427	76.5	890 – 1,150	22813	57300	#39 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 76% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and around 43% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 1,427 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,813 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,300
40	Concordia University-Chicago	1295	92.98	1,000 – 1,200	19073	66800	#40 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 68% first year retention rate and a 37% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,295 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,800
41	Greenville University	986	97.66	820 – 1,260	20799	58000	#41 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Undergraduates 986 Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,000
42	Eastern Illinois University	6731	70.73	880 – 1,090	13787	57500	#42 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,731 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,500
43	Columbia College Chicago	4346	73.8	--	29473	51800	#43 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 4,346 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,800
44	Roosevelt University	2868	97.16	910 – 1,190	22366	60100	#44 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 92% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $6,203 on average. 62% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 2,868 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
45	Quincy University	1096	55.1	1,020 – 1,210	19477	58200	#45 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Quincy University Quincy, IL Located in Quincy, Quincy University accepts 55% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quincy University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,096 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,200
46	Western Illinois University	4525	71.18	910 – 1,120	14208	61100	#46 2027 Best Colleges 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 Undergraduates 4,525 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,100
47	Rockford University	983	92.89	870 – 1,080	23642	63100	#47 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 47% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 983 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,100
48	Judson University	697	89.05	870 – 1,160	18673	61900	#48 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 697 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
49	Governors State University	2616	56.5	830 – 1,060	12756	64400	#49 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,616 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,400
50	Eureka College	527	85	880 – 1,160	19128	56100	#50 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 30% of students will earn their......Read more Undergraduates 527 Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,100
51	DeVry University-Illinois	27866	98.37	680 – 1,020	30889	68900	#51 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 11% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 27,866 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 680 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $30,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,900
52	East-West University	468	73.53	850 – 1,010	21872	60800	#52 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois East-West University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, East-West University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending East-West University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 37%....Read more Undergraduates 468 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $21,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
53	National Louis University	4471	95.05	850 – 930	13150	68700	#53 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 24% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more Undergraduates 4,471 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,700
54	Chicago State University	1501	43.26	790 – 980	10441	64800	#54 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 43% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,501 Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,800
55	Northeastern Illinois University	4226	74.01	820 – 1,020	14140	64400	#55 2027 Best Colleges in Illinois Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University accepts 74% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northeastern Illinois University, there is a 52% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 4,226 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $14,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,400