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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 7,464 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,883 full-time students, and a reported 1,303 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Concordia University and Dominican 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 2007 information.

Concordia University
7400 Augusta
River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: superintendency and administration, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, organizational behavior, secondary teaching, school counseling, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,126 students, 2,429 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 718 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-590. Math: 480-640.
  • 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, teacher education and development, organizational behavior, special ed, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,338 students, 2,454 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 585 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-620. Math: 460-590. Writing: 470-600.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bensenville Colleges120,70371 
Cicero Colleges285,6165,183 
Elmhurst Colleges142,7623,184941
Niles Colleges130,068125 
Oak Park Colleges152,524213 
River Grove Colleges110,66815,658 

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