Colleges Near Aurora

Colleges and universities near me in the Aurora, Illinois area

There 80 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 493,815 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 #8 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,522 students. In terms of affordability, Purdue University Calumet Campus in Hammond offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,746 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.
Aurora, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwestern University
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Evanston, IL

Northwestern University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 23,203enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.92Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

38 miles from Aurora

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Prairie State College
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Chicago Heights, IL
 

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Aurora

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Lake Forest College
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Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,818enrollment
  • $29,894net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1365SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

41 miles from Aurora

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $17,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

42 miles from Aurora

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 12,290enrollment
  • $4,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Aurora

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Purdue University Calumet Campus
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Hammond, IN
 

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

44 miles from Aurora

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Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond, Indiana
 

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,679enrollment
  • $9,637net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

44 miles from Aurora

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,275enrollment
  • $22,707net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Aurora

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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 $3,624 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.