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Chicago Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Chicago

There are at least 84 colleges in Chicago, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 215,851 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 159,739 full-time students, and a reported 21,547 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

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, Loyola University Chicago or University of Illinois at Chicago.

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. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Chicago School of Massage Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

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

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois

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

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

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
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Robert Morris College
Chicago, Illinois

Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields. Located in Chicago, Illinois

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

TechSkills
Chicago, Illinois

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Chicago West, Illinois

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

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: Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

Chicago Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: fine arts, commercial art, design and applied arts, painting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 410 students, 372 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: accounting and related services, manufacturing tech, medical records tech, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,095 students, 435 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Banner Institute - Chicago
25 E Washington St
Chicago, Illinois 60602

  • Programs: medical office assistant, computer security, computer hardware tech, medical billing, medical assistant, surgical tech, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 335 students, 313 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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: 329 students, 329 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: 115 students, 92 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: 59 students, 25 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. 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: 227 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cannella School of Hair Design
5912 W Roosevelt
Chicago, Illinois 60639-4828

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 52 students, 23 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 and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 70 students, 32 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: 34 students, 23 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: 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, child care provider, general studies, biological and physical sciences, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,613 students, 4,772 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, nursing assistant, registered nursing, child care provider, cosmetology, biological and physical sciences, information science, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 12,518 students, 5,679 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
6800 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60621-3798

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, liberal arts and sciences, chef training, HVAC, substance abuse counseling, child care provider, automobile mechanics, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,274 students, 3,376 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: liberal arts and sciences, EMT ambulance attendant, health diagnostic professions, child care provider, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,149 students, 4,260 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: truck and bus driver, liberal arts and sciences, child care provider, registered nursing, pharmacy tech, biological and physical sciences, nursing assistant, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,996 students, 3,315 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, information science, criminal justice and safety, child care provider, accounting, nursing assistant, registered nursing, transportation and materials moving.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,977 students, 5,674 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, EMT ambulance attendant, biological and physical sciences, phlebotomy, health diagnostic professions, accounting, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 11,122 students, 5,656 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, liberal arts and sciences, marketing, radio and television, journalism, photography, creative writing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 10,842 students, 9,805 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,015 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: business management, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, computer and info science, electronics tech, administrative assistant, mathematics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,021 students, 1,012 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: data entry, hospitality management, computer repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 18 students, 18 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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: 84 students, 48 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, court reporting, medical transcription, information science, accounting technology, legal secretary, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 264 students, 206 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • 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. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 35 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 W Devon
Chicago, Illinois 60659

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 127 students, 99 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, accounting technology, respiratory care tech, administrative assistant, social work, computer and info science, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,542 students, 1,314 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

The College of Office Technology
1520 W Division St
Chicago, Illinois 60622-3312

  • Programs: medical office assistant, data entry and applications, data entry, medical assistant, data processing tech, computer networking, phlebotomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 388 students, 388 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Adler School of Professional Psychology
65 E Wacker Pl Ste 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601

  • Programs: counseling psychology, clinical psychology, art therapy, marriage and family therapy, organizational psychology, substance abuse counseling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 455 students, 276 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

  • Programs: radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 32 students, 32 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.

Cardean University
111 N. Canal Street, Suite 455
Chicago, Illinois 60606

  • Programs: business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Career Colleges of Chicago
11 E Adams Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603-6301

  • Programs: medical assistant, information technology, computer networking, legal secretary, legal assistant, court reporting, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 238 students, 198 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
5401 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60615-5698

  • Programs: theology, ministry, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 503 students, 327 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 120 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: 962 students, 862 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: 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: liberal arts and sciences, business management, elementary school teaching, psychology, criminal justice and safety, educational administration, special ed, multilingual education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,131 students, 5,119 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 350 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: 220 students, 136 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 51 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy
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: 350 students, 139 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Coyne American Institute Inc
330 North Green Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607-1300

  • Programs: electrician, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, computer support, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 535 students, 477 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

DePaul University
55 E Jackson
Chicago, Illinois 60604

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, general studies, marketing, law, computer science, communication studies, elementary school teaching, MIS.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 23,145 students, 18,785 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,233 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-612. Math: 500-610.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Erikson Institute
420 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611-5627

  • Programs: child development, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 233 students, 125 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Greater West Town Training Partnership
2021 W Fulton St
Chicago, Illinois 60612

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

  • Programs: optometry, medical preparatory.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 599 students, 599 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, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 6,472 students, 5,344 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,651 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-680. Math: 625-725.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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: 79 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: 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: 56 students, 49 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, biology, social work, psychology, medicine, registered nursing, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14,764 students, 13,254 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,300 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-640. Math: 530-640.
  • Flexibility: 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.

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: 361 students, 272 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: ministry, pastoral counseling, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 256 students, 154 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 68 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Meadville - Lombard Theological School
5701 Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Programs: ministry, religion, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 121 students, 83 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 12 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, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 170 students, 144 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, management science, educational administration, interdisciplinary studies, secondary teaching, business management, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,345 students, 4,634 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 160 student capacity.
  • 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, human resources, registered nursing, education, nursing science, communication studies, biology, management science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,684 students, 2,178 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,036 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 490-650.
  • 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, computer science, special ed, educational administration, criminal justice and safety, business management, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 12,227 students, 8,220 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 148 students, 114 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, psychology, teacher education, business, computer science, secondary teaching, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,234 students, 4,575 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 605 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-625. Math: 485-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, registered nursing, nursing science, health care administration, speech pathology, clinical lab tech, occupational therapy, cardiovascular tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,452 students, 1,201 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 320 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, business management, registered nursing, educational administration, finance, liberal arts and sciences, reading teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,705 students, 3,828 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 591 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 471-590. Math: 480-590.
  • 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
37 S Wabash
Chicago, Illinois 60603

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fine arts, art education, creative writing, art history and criticism, interior architecture, visual and performing arts, arts management, art therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,679 students, 2,518 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 704 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 500-590.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Ser Business and Technical Institute
3948 W. 26th Street, Suite 213
Chicago, Illinois 60623

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

  • Programs: medical assistant, administrative assistant, data entry, customer service management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Spertus College
618 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605

  • Programs: social service professions, Jewish studies, religious education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 240 students, 92 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Taylor Business Institute
200 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 301
Chicago, Illinois 60601

  • Programs: medical records tech, accounting technology, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 95 students, 95 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: 74 students, 72 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: chef training, animation and special effects, design and visual communication, apparel marketing, fashion design, interior design, web design, commercial art.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,588 students, 2,190 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-600. Math: 430-550.
  • 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, legal research, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,682 students, 1,465 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 6 students, 6 full-time equivalent.

University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60637

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, social service professions, law, social services, public policy analysis, political science, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14,150 students, 12,474 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,637 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 680-770. Math: 670-760.
  • 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, business management, biology, finance, medicine, social work, educational supervision, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 24,812 students, 21,946 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,109 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-630. Math: 530-680.
  • 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: 227 students, 159 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 125 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-600. Math: 440-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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