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Chicago Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Chicago

There are at least 78 colleges in Chicago, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 219,057 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 166,104 full-time students, and a reported 21,636 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago and University of Chicago. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology or Loyola University Chicago.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Illinois Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Chicago.

Chicago QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Argosy University
Chicago, Illinois

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, History, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Public, Teaching

Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Cooking school with Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programs. Some programs can be completed in as little as fifteen months.

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry

Coyne American Institute
Chicago, Illinois

Offers career training in healthcare and trades-related fields. Located in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing

DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Graphic Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies, Visual Arts

DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration

Everest College
Chicago, Illinois

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Career Skills, Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing

Harrington College of Design
Chicago, Illinois

Harrington College of Design is a Chicago based school that has provided interior design education since 1931.

  • Programs: Communication, Communications, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Illinois School of Health Careers
Chicago, Illinois

Offers career training in health care fields. Located at two campuses in Chicago, Illinois

  • Programs: Medical Assisting and Nursing

International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago, Illinois

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies

Kendall College
Chicago, Illinois

The college has over 70 years of delivering practical education to its students. Located in a dynamic neighborhood in the city of Chicago.

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry, Hospitality Management, Management and Administration, Teaching

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Chicago, Illinois

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry

Northwestern Business College
Chicago, Illinois

Offers Associate's degree programs in health care, information technology, business, and legal studies. Located on 3 campuses in the Chicago area

  • Programs: Accounting, Arts Crafts and Leisure, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Visual Arts

The Art Institutes
Chicago, Illinois

  • Programs: Advertising, Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

The Soma Institute
Chicago, Illinois

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located in Chicago, Illinois

  • Programs: Health and Human Services

Westwood College
Chicago, Illinois

Established over 50 years ago, Westwood College provides practical courses and programs leading to skills and credentials its graduates can directly utilize in their careers.

  • Programs: Arts Crafts and Leisure, Automotive Marine and Aviation, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Teaching, Visual Arts

Chicago Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

American Academy of Art
332 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60604-4302

  • Programs: fine arts, painting, design and applied arts.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 387 students, 357 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

BIR Training Center
3601 W Devon Ste 210
Chicago, Illinois 60659

  • Programs: English, financial management, medical office computer specialist, accounting and related services, mechanical engineering related tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 294 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

CET-Chicago
3333 W. Arthington Ste 510
Chicago, Illinois 60624

  • Programs: medical assistant, property management, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 412 students, 412 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cain's Barber College Inc
365 E 51st St
Chicago, Illinois 60615-3510

  • Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 134 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Cannella School of Hair Design
4269 S Archer Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60632-2549

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 183 students, 83 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cannella School of Hair Design
9012 S Commercial
Chicago, Illinois 60617-4303

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 48 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cannella School of Hair Design
4217 W North Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60639-4828

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 64 students, 36 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Capri Garfield Ridge School of Beauty Culture
2653 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60629

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 159 students, 123 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Chicago Urban League Computer Training Center
220 S State St 11th Fl
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2198

  • Programs: computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 15 students, 15 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St
Chicago, Illinois 60601-2449

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: truck and bus driver, foodservice management, liberal arts and sciences, substance abuse counseling, nursing assistant, child care provider, general studies, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,633 students, 5,697 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60640-6063

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, cosmetology, automobile mechanics, phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, biological and physical sciences, child care provider.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 11,354 students, 5,449 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois 60621-2709

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, masonry, chef training, child care provider, substance abuse counseling, carpentry, nursing assistant, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,140 students, 3,828 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
1900 W Van Buren
Chicago, Illinois 60612-3197

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant, liberal arts and sciences, child care provider, surgical tech, registered nursing, radiographer, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,031 students, 3,700 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60628-1696

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, ground transportation, child care provider, pharmacy tech, biological and physical sciences, registered nursing, nursing assistant, phlebotomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,078 students, 2,661 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60652-1299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, criminal justice and safety, accounting, child care provider, registered nursing, pharmacy tech, biological and physical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,679 students, 5,493 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, Illinois 60634-1500

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomy, EMT paramedic, biological and physical sciences, cardiovascular tech, radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,993 students, 5,777 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan
Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: cinematography, arts management, marketing, journalism, photography, radio and television, recording arts tech, creative writing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 12,021 students, 11,082 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,579 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

East-West University
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, computer and info science, ESL instruction, electronics tech, nursing assistant, English, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,144 students, 1,133 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Mac Daniels Beauty School
5228 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 77 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

MacCormac College
29 E. Madison
Chicago, Illinois 60602-4405

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, international business, business management, medical transcription, accounting technology, information science, legal secretary, court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 171 students, 133 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
3646 N Broadway-2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60613

  • Programs: acupuncture, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 249 students, 209 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Pyramid Career Institute
3057 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60657-4207

  • Programs: business support services, office data entry, travel services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 9 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 W Devon
Chicago, Illinois 60659

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 114 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Augustine College
1333-45 W Argyle
Chicago, Illinois 60640-3593

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: early childhood education, general studies, respiratory care tech, culinary arts, administrative assistant, business management, social work, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,289 students, 1,139 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Shimer College
3424 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616

  • Programs: humanities, liberal arts and sciences, natural sciences, social services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 76 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

The College of Office Technology
1520 West Division Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622-3312

  • Programs: medical office assistant, data entry, data entry and applications, phlebotomy, data processing tech, nursing assistant, medical assistant, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 368 students, 368 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Adler School of Professional Psychology
65 East Wacker Place Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: counseling psychology, clinical psychology, psychology courses, art therapy, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, organizational psychology, hypnotherapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 549 students, 495 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Advocate Illinois Masonic School of Radiologic Technology
836 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657

  • Programs: radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 16 students, 16 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.

Advocate Trinity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
2320 E 93rd St
Chicago, Illinois 60617-9984

  • Programs: radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 31 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
5416 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60615-5698

  • Programs: pastoral counseling, ministry, theology, bible studies, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 477 students, 315 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 75 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610-4170

  • Programs: clinical psychology, forensic psychology, organizational psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,327 students, 1,187 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Chicago State University
95th St at King Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60628

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, educational administration, business management, psychology, criminal justice and safety, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 6,810 students, 4,895 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 340 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Chicago Theological Seminary
5757 University Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Programs: ministry, pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 236 students, 153 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cortiva Institute-Chicago
17 N. State Street Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60602

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 374 students, 176 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

DePaul University
55 E Jackson
Chicago, Illinois 60604

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, marketing, law, general studies, communication studies, elementary school teaching, accounting, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 23,401 students, 19,528 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,807 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Math: 510-620.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Erikson Institute
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654

  • Programs: child development, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 314 students, 162 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Illinois Careerpath Institute
325 N. Wells St. Suite 321
Chicago, Illinois 60610-4705

Illinois College of Optometry
3241 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60616-3878

  • Programs: optometry, medical preparatory.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 614 students, 614 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 200 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Illinois Institute of Technology
3300 S Federal St
Chicago, Illinois 60616

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, computer science, electrical engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, public administration, chemical engineering, civil engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7,277 students, 6,175 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,184 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 543-670. Math: 620-710. Writing: 530-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Institute for Clinical Social Work
200 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 407
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5908

  • Programs: clinical social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 72 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Lexington College
310 South Peoria
Chicago, Illinois 60607-3534

  • Programs: hospitality management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 57 students, 52 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan
Chicago, Illinois 60611-9810

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work, law, biology, psychology, political science, registered nursing, medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 15,545 students, 14,210 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,800 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-640. Math: 520-640. Writing: 510-628.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
1100 E 55th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615-5199

  • Programs: ministry, theology, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 365 students, 258 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 250 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

McCormick Theological Seminary
5460 S. University
Chicago, Illinois 60615

  • Programs: pastoral counseling, ministry, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 251 students, 158 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 75 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Meadville-Lombard Theological School
5701 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Programs: ministry, religion, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 68 students, 55 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 11 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
4334 N Hazel Suite 206
Chicago, Illinois 60613-1429

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine, clinical nutritionist, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 151 students, 146 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

National-Louis University
122 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60603

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, management science, secondary teaching, interdisciplinary studies, business management, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,405 students, 4,607 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

North Park University
3225 W Foster Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4895

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, nursing science, ministry, communication studies, psychology, education, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,200 students, 2,516 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,132 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-630. Math: 480-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, accounting, business management, computer science, reading teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 12,814 students, 8,739 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Pivot Point Beauty School
3901 West Irving Park
Chicago, Illinois 60618

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 93 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605-1394

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, elementary school teaching, human resources development, business communications, educational administration, clinical psychology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,163 students, 4,778 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 600 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-663. Math: 480-620. Writing: 500-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Rush University
600 S. Paulina St. STE 440
Chicago, Illinois 60612

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, nursing science, clinical lab tech, speech pathology, health care administration, occupational therapy, nutrition sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,596 students, 1,303 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 490 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Saint Xavier University
3700 W 103rd St
Chicago, Illinois 60655

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, business, education of disabled, liberal arts and sciences, educational administration, reading teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,675 students, 3,959 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 824 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 430-560.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash
Chicago, Illinois 60603

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fine arts, art education, creative writing, art history and criticism, art therapy, arts management, visual and performing arts, historic preservation and conservation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,006 students, 2,837 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 706 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Spanish Coalition for Jobs Inc
2011 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60609-2205

  • Programs: medical assistant, customer service management, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 64 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Spertus College
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605

  • Programs: social service professions, Jewish studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 288 students, 110 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Taylor Business Institute
318 West Adams Street Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60606

  • Programs: medical records tech, criminal justice and administration, electronics tech, accounting technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 250 students, 250 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago
3535 West Foster
Chicago, Illinois 60625

  • Programs: Talmudic studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 77 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
350 N Orleans St
Chicago, Illinois 60654-1593

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: apparel marketing, fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, chef training, animation and special effects, web design, computer graphics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,867 students, 2,302 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-490. Math: 420-490. Writing: 410-490.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

The John Marshall Law School
315 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, Illinois 60604

  • Programs: law, US law, legal research, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,530 students, 1,352 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Soma Institute
14 E. Jackson Boulevard - Ste 1300
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2232

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 308 students, 122 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago
1427 E 60th St 2nd Fl
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 9 full-time equivalent.

University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, law, social service professions, public policy analysis, social services, biology, humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14,538 students, 12,880 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,637 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 670-770. Math: 650-760.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Illinois at Chicago
601 S Morgan
Chicago, Illinois 60607

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, biology, medicine, business management, finance, social work, criminal justice and safety, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 25,747 students, 23,015 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,806 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

VanderCook College of Music
3140 S. Federal St.
Chicago, Illinois 60616-3731

  • Programs: music teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 320 students, 205 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 120 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-560. Math: 560-580. Writing: 510-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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