Colleges Near Winnetka

Colleges and universities near me in the Winnetka, Illinois area

There are 86 colleges within 50 miles of Winnetka enrolling a total of 502,981 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 12,187, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Winnetka. The nearest college is Northwestern University in Evanston at a distance of 4.8 miles from Winnetka. Driving time to these schools from Winnetka 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, 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 Winnetka.


86 results

Fox College Inc
F
Bedford Park, IL
 

Fox College Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 239enrollment
  • $9,758net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Winnetka

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus
N
Bridgeview, IL
 

Northwestern College Southwestern Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $24,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Winnetka

Chicago State University
C
Chicago, IL

Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,324enrollment
  • $9,852net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 750-963SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

28 miles from Winnetka

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College
C
Chicago, IL
 

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,747enrollment
  • $5,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Winnetka

Saint Xavier University
S
Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,457enrollment
  • $11,943net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

28 miles from Winnetka

Benedictine University
B
Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,989enrollment
  • $24,570net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

29 miles from Winnetka

Judson University
J
Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $21,331net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

28 miles from Winnetka

Moraine Valley Community College
M
Palos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,144enrollment
  • $1,704net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Winnetka

Elgin Community College
E
Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,614enrollment
  • $4,987net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Winnetka

North Central College
N
Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,856enrollment
  • $24,190net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1280SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

31 miles from Winnetka

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

30 miles from Winnetka

McHenry County College
M
Crystal Lake, IL
 

McHenry County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,051enrollment
  • $7,569net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

34 miles from Winnetka

Calumet College of Saint Joseph
C
Whiting, IN
 

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 674enrollment
  • $17,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

33 miles from Winnetka

South Suburban College
S
South Holland, IL
 

South Suburban College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,873enrollment
  • $4,035net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Winnetka

Gateway Technical College
G
Kenosha, WI
 

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,134enrollment
  • $7,902net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Winnetka

Herzing University Kenosha
H
Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 545enrollment
  • $16,286net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Winnetka

Carthage College
C
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,771enrollment
  • $24,962net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1205SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

36 miles from Winnetka

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

40 miles from Winnetka

FAQ's

The closest community college is Oakton Community College and is 7.7 miles from Winnetka. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Oakton Community College are $4,155 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.