Chicago Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Chicago Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Chicago, Illinois

There are at least 78 colleges in Chicago, listed and described below. These schools represent 218,652 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 170,619 full-time students, and a reported 23,031 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, Loyola University Chicago or Illinois Institute of Technology.

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.

Featured Colleges in 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.

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, Illinois

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

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

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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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma

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The Art Institutes
Chicago, Illinois

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Our students can develop a focused, theoretical foundation and learn essential technical skills that can be applied to the finest European and North American culinary traditions.

Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Chicago, Illinois

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

Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts, Hospitality
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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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: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Family And Social Work, Media, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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Harrington College of Design
Chicago, Illinois

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

Programs: Design, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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Northwestern 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: Business And Management, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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Illinois School of Health Careers
Chicago, Illinois

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

Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Coyne College
Chicago, Illinois

Do you realize that Coyne College in Chicago can train you for a better career? Programs offered include Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Medical Assisting, Electronic Systems Technician, and more.

Programs: Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

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Illinois Centers for Broadcasting
Chicago, Illinois

Professional radio and television broadcasting diploma program in fully-equipped studio settings. Five locations: Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Denver, Colorado.

Programs: Media
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
Chicago, Illinois

Get started on your career at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy. We offer intensive two-year programs in film/broadcast media, recording arts, visual effects/animation, and game development.

Programs: Media, Photography And Commercial Art
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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Chicago Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: fine arts, design and applied arts, painting.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
Student Body: 387 students, 417 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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

Programs: English, medical office computer specialist, accounting and related services, mechanical engineering related tech, financial management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 294 students, 573 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
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.
Student Body: 412 students, 620 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 134 students, 228 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

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

Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 183 students, 194 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 64 students, 137 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 85 students, 99 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.
Student Body: 159 students, 355 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
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, nursing assistant, substance abuse counseling, general studies, biological and physical sciences, child care provider.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 8,633 students, 5,934 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: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child care provider, pharmacy tech, cosmetology, automobile mechanics, biological and physical sciences, information science.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 11,354 students, 8,149 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: carpentry, chef training, substance abuse counseling, masonry, liberal arts and sciences, lineworker, pastry, child care provider.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 6,140 students, 4,095 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: EMT ambulance attendant, nursing assistant, liberal arts and sciences, surgical tech, child care provider, radiographer, respiratory care tech, physician assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 6,031 students, 4,896 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, child care provider, biological and physical sciences, ground transportation, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, nursing assistant, respiratory care tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 4,078 students, 2,732 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, child care provider, accounting, criminal justice and safety, marketing, registered nursing, medical coding.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 9,679 students, 7,181 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-Wilbur Wright College
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, Illinois 60634-1500

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, biological and physical sciences, phlebotomy, licensed practical nurse, radiographer, mental health services tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 10,993 students, 6,800 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, radio and television, photography, creative writing, recording arts tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 12,021 students, 10,954 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,667 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.

DePaul University
55 E Jackson
Chicago, Illinois 60604

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, communication studies, law, finance, general studies, psychology, marketing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 23,401 students, 18,915 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,750 student capacity.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: English, business management, liberal arts and sciences, behavioral sciences, nursing assistant, computer and info science, electronics tech, medical billing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,144 students, 1,002 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.
Student Body: 77 students, 68 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, business management, international business, information science, court reporting, legal secretary, office data entry, legal support.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 171 students, 139 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: acupuncture, massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 249 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 93 students, 235 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: business support services, office data entry, travel services.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 9 students, 4 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 W Devon
Chicago, Illinois 60659

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 114 students, 184 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: early childhood education, culinary arts, respiratory care tech, liberal arts and sciences, accounting technology, social work, computer and info science, administrative assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,289 students, 903 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, social services, liberal arts and sciences, natural sciences.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 76 students, 62 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: data entry and applications, nursing assistant, medical office assistant, data entry, phlebotomy, data processing tech, computer networking, medical assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 368 students, 823 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Chicago with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 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, art therapy, hypnotherapist, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy, organizational psychology, psychotherapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 549 students, 548 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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: ministry, pastoral counseling, theology, bible studies, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 477 students, 277 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 112 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Programs: clinical psychology, forensic psychology, organizational psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 1,327 students, 1,169 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Chicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, elementary school teaching, psychology, criminal justice and safety, business management, special ed, educational administration, registered nursing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 6,810 students, 5,032 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 330 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Chicago Theological Seminary
5757 University Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Programs: ministry, pastoral counseling, religion, theology, philosophy.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 236 students, 108 full-time equivalent.

Erikson Institute
451 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654-4510

Programs: child development, early childhood education.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
Student Body: 314 students, 191 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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.
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, electrical engineering, computer science, architecture, mechanical engineering, information technology, finance, public administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 7,277 students, 4,691 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,225 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 610-700. Writing: 520-630.
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, 53 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: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 57 students, 53 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, registered nursing, psychology, law, biology, political science, medicine.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 15,545 students, 12,976 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 4,100 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-648. Math: 530-640. Writing: 540-630.
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.

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, 68 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 222 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

McCormick Theological Seminary
5460 S. University
Chicago, Illinois 60615

Programs: ministry, pastoral counseling, theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 251 students, 56 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 75 student capacity.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Meadville Lombard Theological School
5701 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Programs: ministry, pastoral counseling, religion.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 68 students, 5 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 11 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling.

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine Chicago
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, 206 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

National Latino Education Institute
2011 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60609-2205

Programs: medical assistant, administrative assistant, customer service management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 64 students, 102 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, management science, interdisciplinary studies, counseling psychology, special ed.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 7,405 students, 5,876 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, education, ministry, human resources, bible studies, biology, nursing science.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 3,200 students, 2,645 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,140 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 460-590.
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, accounting, educational administration, computer science, criminal justice and safety, speech and rhetoric, special ed.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 12,814 students, 8,173 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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, accounting, clinical psychology, business communications, hospitality management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 7,163 students, 5,103 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 720 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 512-628. Math: 455-610. Writing: 510-610.
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: nursing science, medicine, registered nursing, clinical lab tech, occupational therapy, biotechnology, speech pathology, health care administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,596 students, 1,076 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 544 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, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, business, business management, liberal arts and sciences, speech pathology, reading teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 5,675 students, 4,352 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 975 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 410-560. Writing: 440-560.
Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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, creative writing, art history and criticism, art education, interior architecture, art therapy, arts management, historic preservation and conservation.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,006 students, 2,969 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 778 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 490-610.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
14 E. Jackson Boulevard - Ste 1300
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2232

Programs: massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 308 students, 282 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Spertus College
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605

Programs: Jewish studies, social service professions.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 288 students, 174 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling.

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

Programs: medical billing, criminal justice and administration, electronics tech, ESL instruction, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 250 students, 525 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. Master's.
Student Body: 77 students, 71 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 126 student capacity.
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, animation and special effects, chef training, design and visual communication, interior design, fashion design, design and applied arts, restaurant and catering management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 2,867 students, 2,961 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 420 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,530 students, 145 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago
6045 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Programs: computer science.
Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's.
Student Body: 9 students, 11 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, law, social service professions, social services, public policy analysis, biology, humanities.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 14,538 students, 12,026 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,686 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-770. 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, accounting, registered nursing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 25,747 students, 22,396 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 3,800 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, 369 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 150 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-540. Math: 390-550. Writing: 430-670.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Placement assistance.

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City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Cicero Colleges	2	85,616	5,183
Evanston Colleges	5	74,239	19,699	6,288
Oak Lawn Colleges	2	55,245	126
Oak Park Colleges	1	52,524	213
River Forest Colleges	2	11,635	7,464	1,347
River Grove Colleges	1	10,668	15,658

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