Colleges Near Des Plaines

Colleges and universities near me in the Des Plaines, Illinois area

There 87 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 508,332 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 58,364, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Des Plaines. Driving time to these schools from Des Plaines 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, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest in Gary offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Des Plaines.
Des Plaines, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College
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Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,559enrollment
  • $3,897net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Des Plaines

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,747enrollment
  • $10,384net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

17 miles from Des Plaines

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Moody Bible Institute
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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

17 miles from Des Plaines

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Morton College
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Cicero, IL
 

Morton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,753enrollment
  • $8,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Des Plaines

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Columbia College Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,646enrollment
  • $28,387net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

18 miles from Des Plaines

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East West University
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Chicago, IL
 

East West University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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MacCormac College
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Chicago, IL
 

MacCormac College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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National Louis University
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Chicago, IL

National Louis University

Private 4 Year

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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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Robert Morris University Illinois
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Chicago, IL

Robert Morris University Illinois

Private 4 Year

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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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Roosevelt University
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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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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Taylor Business Institute
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Chicago, IL
 

Taylor Business Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

18 miles from Des Plaines

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Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago
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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

17 miles from Des Plaines

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VanderCook College of Music
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Chicago, IL
 

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Apr 1

20 miles from Des Plaines

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City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College
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Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,787enrollment
  • $3,698net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Des Plaines

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Benedictine University
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Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,123enrollment
  • $25,658net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

20 miles from Des Plaines

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Illinois Institute of Technology
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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

20 miles from Des Plaines

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 973enrollment
  • $19,268net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

20 miles from Des Plaines

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Elgin Community College
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Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $3,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Des Plaines

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Oakton Community College and is 2.1 miles from Des Plaines. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Oakton Community College are $3,985 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Oakton 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.