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Elgin Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Elgin

There are at least 5 colleges in Elgin, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,958 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,541 full-time students, and a reported 520 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Elgin; see particularly Palatine colleges.

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

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DeVry University
Elgin, 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, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Elgin, 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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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Elgin Open Admission Colleges

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

Cannella School of Hair Design
113-117 W Chicago St
Elgin, Illinois 60120

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 109 students, 58 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123-7193

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, HVAC, biological and physical sciences, truck and bus driver, automobile mechanics, child care provider.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,613 students, 5,400 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. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Judson University
1151 N State St
Elgin, Illinois 60123-1498

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business administration, human services, architecture, human resources, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, business management, teacher education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,236 students, 1,083 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 520 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bloomingdale Colleges121,675263 
Crystal Lake Colleges338,0005,347 
Glendale Heights Colleges231,7652,320 
Palatine Colleges165,47915,156 
West Dundee Colleges15,428189 
Wheaton Colleges255,4163,0832,124

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