Colleges Near Waukegan

Colleges and universities near me in the Waukegan, Illinois area

There are 87 colleges within 50 miles of Waukegan enrolling a total of 500,078 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 89,078, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waukegan. The nearest college is College of Lake County in Grayslake at a distance of 7.3 miles from Waukegan. Driving time to these schools from Waukegan 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, Gateway Technical College in Kenosha offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,386 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 Waukegan.


87 results

Carroll University
C
Waukesha, WI
 

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 3,176enrollment
  • $25,171net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Milwaukee Area Technical College
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,190enrollment
  • $9,047net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 885enrollment
  • $28,024net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

46 miles from Waukegan

Milwaukee School of Engineering
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,834enrollment
  • $26,122net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1405SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

47 miles from Waukegan

Bryant and Stratton College Milwaukee
B
Milwaukee, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $16,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Waukegan

Wisconsin Lutheran College
W
Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,094enrollment
  • $22,809net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Ottawa University Milwaukee
O
Brookfield, WI
 

Ottawa University Milwaukee

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 116enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $19,220net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

49 miles from Waukegan

Trinity Christian College
T
Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 883enrollment
  • $17,218net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

49 miles from Waukegan

University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus
P
Brookfield, WI
 

University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Waukegan

Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa
B
Wauwatosa, WI
 

Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 952enrollment
  • $14,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Herzing University Brookfield
H
Brookfield, WI
 

Herzing University Brookfield

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $19,425net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Waukegan

Waubonsee Community College
W
Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,324enrollment
  • $9,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Waukegan

Mount Mary College
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Mount Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $19,409net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 866-1123SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

49 miles from Waukegan

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
W
Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 22,481enrollment
  • $16,499net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

49 miles from Waukegan

FAQ's

The closest community college is College of Lake County and is 7.3 miles from Waukegan. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of Lake County are $5,153 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of Lake County 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.