Best Illinois colleges with Physics degrees

What Illinois colleges offer physics classes in 2025?

There are 30 Illinois colleges where you can study and earn a degree in physics. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in physics based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $21,170 per year. Chicago State University offers the cheapest physics degree with an average net price of $9,852 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Physics programs.

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Carbondale, IL

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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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Normal, IL

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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

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Decatur, IL

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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

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

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

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Chicago, IL

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North Park University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

2,624enrollment
$19,910net price
73%acceptance rate
890-1162SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.14Avg GPA

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Macomb, IL

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Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

7,073enrollment
$12,168net price
75%acceptance rate
880-1090SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.45Avg GPA

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Charleston, IL

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Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois

8,804enrollment
$14,621net price
68%acceptance rate
890-1110SAT range
-ACT range
3.39Avg GPA

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Chicago, IL

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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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Greenville, IL

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Greenville University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,053enrollment
$21,442net price
95%acceptance rate
811-1219SAT range
14-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Chicago, IL

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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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Jacksonville, IL

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Illinois College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

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

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Monmouth, IL

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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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