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Evanston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Evanston

There are at least 5 colleges in Evanston, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 19,699 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,613 full-time students, and a reported 6,192 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Evanston; see particularly Chicago, and Skokie 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.

Of Note For College Students

  • Evanston is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Evanston.
  • Housing and buildings in Evanston tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Evanston.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare School of Anesthesia
2650 Ridge Ave Rm G603C
Evanston, Illinois 60201-1718

  • Programs: nurse anesthetist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 60 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Illinois 60201-3298

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: ministry, philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations, religious education, religious music, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 315 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 263 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, Illinois 60208

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, management science, finance, business management, economics, journalism, law, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 19,005 students, 17,026 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,876 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-740. Math: 670-760.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pivot Point Beauty School
1560 Sherman Avenue - Suite 700
Evanston, Illinois 60201

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 211 students, 211 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
2122 Sheridan Rd
Evanston, Illinois 60201-2976

  • Programs: ministry, theology and religious vocations, theology, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 108 students, 70 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 53 student capacity.
  • Notable: Study abroad option.

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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
Chicago Colleges792,896,016219,05721,636
Des Plaines Colleges158,72010,805 
Niles Colleges130,068125 
Oak Park Colleges152,524213 
River Grove Colleges110,66815,658 
Skokie Colleges563,348885250

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