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Skokie Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Skokie Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Skokie, Illinois

There are at least 7 colleges in Skokie, listed and described below. These schools represent 1,162 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,583 full-time students, and a reported 250 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Skokie; see particularly Evanston, River Forest, Des Plaines, and River Grove 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

  • Skokie is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Featured Colleges in Skokie (QuickSchools™)

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Sanford Brown College
Skokie, Illinois

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Everest College
Skokie, Illinois

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma

Skokie Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Computer Systems Institute
8930 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, Illinois 60077

  • Programs: office data entry, network management, medical office management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 277 students, 568 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Skokie with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

European Massage Therapy School
8707 Skokie Blvd Ste 106
Skokie, Illinois 60077

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 72 students, 99 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hebrew Theological College
7135 N Carpenter Rd
Skokie, Illinois 60077

  • Programs: Jewish studies, teacher education and development, rabinnical studies, data entry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 422 students, 451 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 250 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 535-640. Math: 575-645. Writing: 520-620.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Knowledge Systems Institute
3420 Main St
Skokie, Illinois 60076

  • Programs: computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 80 students, 80 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Zarem Golde ORT Technical Institute
5440 Fargo Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60077

  • Programs: English, accounting, desktop publishing and imaging, drafting, computer networking, executive secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 311 students, 385 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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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
Des Plaines Colleges158,72010,805 
Evanston Colleges574,23919,6996,288
Mount Prospect Colleges256,2654064
Niles Colleges130,068125 
River Forest Colleges211,6357,4641,347
River Grove Colleges110,66815,658 

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