River Forest Colleges

River Forest Colleges and Schools

Colleges in River Forest

There are at least 2 colleges in River Forest, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,033 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,008 full-time students, and a reported 1,236 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than River Forest; see particularly Cicero, Bensenville, and River Grove colleges.

The largest schools here include Dominican University and Concordia University.

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

River Forest is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
Housing and buildings in River Forest tend to be older than other areas.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Concordia University
7400 Augusta
River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, organizational behavior, superintendency and administration, business management, psychology, secondary teaching, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 2,783 students, 1,787 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 745 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-640. Math: 450-660.
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.

Dominican University
7900 W Division St
River Forest, Illinois 60305

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: library science, business management, teacher education, social work, psychology, early childhood education, organizational behavior, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,250 students, 2,221 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 491 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 500-610.
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.

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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 2005.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students
Bensenville Colleges	2	20,703	72
Cicero Colleges	2	85,616	4,828
Melrose Park Colleges	1	23,171
Oak Park Colleges	1	52,524	137
River Grove Colleges	1	10,668	15,845
Schiller Park Colleges	1	11,850

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