Best Chicago Public Colleges
4 public colleges near Chicago, and 3 within city limits, enrolling 44,919 students across the metro.
University of Illinois Chicago ranks #215 nationally and leads the Chicago area. Indiana University Northwest has the lowest tuition at $8,424 per year.
University of Illinois Chicago
- Public 4 Year
- Chicago, IL
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4.5 | 2 reviews
- Feb 1 application deadline
UIC is a large public university known for undergraduate nursing, architecture, and engineering. The urban campus sits on Chicago's Near West Side near the Illinois Medical District.
- SAT Range 1130-1350
- Avg GPA 3.41
- Acceptance Rate 77%
- Net Price $10,852
Northeastern Illinois University
- Public 4 Year
- Chicago, IL
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4.0 | 1 reviews
- Jul 15 application deadline
Northeastern Illinois is a public university known for undergraduate education and business programs. The urban campus sits on Chicago's Northwest Side.
- SAT Range 810-1010
- Avg GPA 3.1
- Acceptance Rate 75%
- Net Price $14,140
Chicago State University
- Public 4 Year
- Chicago, IL
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| 0 reviews
Chicago State is a public university known for undergraduate education and nursing. The urban campus is located on Chicago's South Side.
- SAT Range 750-963
- Avg GPA 3.18
- Acceptance Rate 43%
- Net Price $10,441
Indiana University Northwest
- Public 4 Year
- Gary, IN
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IU Northwest is a public regional campus of Indiana University known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The urban Gary campus primarily serves commuting students from Northwest Indiana.
- SAT Range 910-1180
- Avg GPA 3.14
- Acceptance Rate 73%
- Net Price $5,745