There are 38 colleges within 50 miles of DeKalb enrolling a total of 229,928 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Illinois with a population of 43,862, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from DeKalb. The nearest college is Northern Illinois University in Dekalb at a distance of 1 miles from DeKalb. Driving time to these schools from DeKalb should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wheaton College in Wheaton which is ranked #166 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois enrolling 26,687 students. In terms of affordability, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,304 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 DeKalb.
38 results
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
1 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
7 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
23 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
24 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from DeKalb
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
27 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
27 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
7 reviews
29 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
29 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Apr 15
33 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
34 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
35 miles from DeKalb
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
36 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from DeKalb
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from DeKalb
The closest community college is Kishwaukee College and is 6.8 miles from DeKalb. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Kishwaukee College are $4,980 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Kishwaukee 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.