Best Illinois colleges with Computer Science degrees

What Illinois colleges offer computer science classes in 2025?

There are 34 Illinois colleges where you can study and earn a degree in computer science. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in computer science based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $20,002 per year. Chicago State University offers the cheapest computer science degree with an average net price of $9,852 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Computer Science programs.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 11,359enrollment
  • $16,131net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,275enrollment
  • $22,707net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Illinois State University
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Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,989enrollment
  • $20,871net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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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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#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,185enrollment
  • $16,455net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 900-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Millikin University
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Decatur, IL

Millikin University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,659enrollment
  • $10,078net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 860-1170SAT range
  • 14-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,045enrollment
  • $15,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,424enrollment
  • $16,969net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 934-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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McKendree University
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Lebanon, IL

McKendree University

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,075enrollment
  • $25,200net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 871-1277SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,280enrollment
  • $17,424net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Saint Xavier University
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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

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Northeastern Illinois University
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Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 5,504enrollment
  • $14,669net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 810-1010SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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

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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

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

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Blackburn College
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Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $21,349net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 888-1125SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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Illinois College
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Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College

Private 4 Year

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  • 958enrollment
  • $17,255net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 978-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

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Monmouth College
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Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 727enrollment
  • $19,088net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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