Colleges Near Aurora

Colleges and universities near me in the Aurora, Illinois area

There 80 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 483,601 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 197,899, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Aurora. Driving time to these schools from Aurora should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,747 students. In terms of affordability, Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago in Chicago offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,660 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Aurora.


80 results

East West University
E
Chicago, IL
 

East West University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 529enrollment
  • $19,792net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.67Avg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

Illinois Institute of Technology
I
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,943enrollment
  • $28,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

34 miles from Aurora

Kendall College
K
Chicago, IL
 

Kendall College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,027enrollment
  • $30,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

34 miles from Aurora

MacCormac College
M
Chicago, IL
 

MacCormac College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 303enrollment
  • $17,888net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

McHenry County College
M
Crystal Lake, IL
 

McHenry County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,874enrollment
  • $6,336net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

34 miles from Aurora

Moody Bible Institute
M
Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,410enrollment
  • $21,368net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

35 miles from Aurora

National Louis University
N
Chicago, IL

National Louis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,525enrollment
  • $14,769net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

Robert Morris University Illinois
R
Chicago, IL

Robert Morris University Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,934enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

Roosevelt University
R
Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,725enrollment
  • $22,117net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 840-1080SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,101enrollment
  • $6,626net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Aurora

Saint Augustine College
S
Chicago, IL

Saint Augustine College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 680enrollment
  • $10,288net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

35 miles from Aurora

Taylor Business Institute
T
Chicago, IL
 

Taylor Business Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 175enrollment
  • $16,145net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

VanderCook College of Music
V
Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $12,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1160SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

34 miles from Aurora

Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago
P
Chicago, IL
 

Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 233enrollment
  • $22,356net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Aurora

Governors State University
G
University Park, IL
 

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,427enrollment
  • $9,833net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

37 miles from Aurora

Loyola University Chicago
L
Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 16,899enrollment
  • $37,511net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1370SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

36 miles from Aurora

South Suburban College
S
South Holland, IL
 

South Suburban College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,905enrollment
  • $4,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Aurora

Trinity International University
T
Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $16,703net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

37 miles from Aurora

FAQ's

The closest community college is Waubonsee Community College and is 9 miles from Aurora. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Waubonsee Community College are $3,360 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Waubonsee Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.