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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North Central College
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Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,695enrollment
  • $25,285net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

22 miles from Des Plaines

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Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
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Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 514enrollment
  • $27,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Des Plaines

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University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,339enrollment
  • $36,991net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

23 miles from Des Plaines

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City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College
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Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,237enrollment
  • $5,434net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Des Plaines

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Fox College Inc
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Bedford Park, IL
 

Fox College Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252enrollment
  • $9,605net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Des Plaines

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 11,651enrollment
  • $5,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Des Plaines

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Moraine Valley Community College
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Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,511enrollment
  • $1,711net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Des Plaines

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Saint Xavier University
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Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,523enrollment
  • $11,302net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

25 miles from Des Plaines

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Chicago State University
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Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,317enrollment
  • $6,446net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

26 miles from Des Plaines

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Trinity Christian College
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Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 908enrollment
  • $18,822net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

26 miles from Des Plaines

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City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
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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

28 miles from Des Plaines

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McHenry County College
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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

28 miles from Des Plaines

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

30 miles from Des Plaines

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Lewis University
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Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,513enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

31 miles from Des Plaines

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South Suburban College
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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

33 miles from Des Plaines

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Waubonsee Community College
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Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,491enrollment
  • $5,028net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Des Plaines

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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
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Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

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  • 658enrollment
  • $13,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

33 miles from Des Plaines

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University of St Francis
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Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,297enrollment
  • $18,560net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

36 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.