Best colleges in Chicago

Blown Away By the Windy City

From Chi-Town to "My Town"

The current tally is over 75 for colleges and universities in Chicago, Illinois. Popular areas of study include criminal justice, business administration, business management, applied sciences and engineering. Chicago has been recognized as having the most balanced economy, the 2nd largest central business district, and the 3rd largest labor pool in the nation. Just five short years ago, in 2009, Chicago ranked the WORLD'S 9th richest city. But Chicago isn't just wealthy in a monetary sense, the culture is worth bragging about, too.

As the third most populous city in the United States, you'll find plenty of places to see and things to do. Points of interest include the Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, and Millennium Park. Named the country's "Best Sports City," you can cheer on the Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. You might also enjoy the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Bears, or the Chicago Blackhawks who have won the Stanley Cup twice in the last four years. and don't forget to snag a slice of their famous deep-dish pizza or a Chicago style hot dog on a poppy seed bun. With an abundance of both business and social opportunities at your fingertips, Chicago will surely keep you "in the loop."

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Best Four Year Universities in Chicago

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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University of Chicago offers 221 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College offers 44 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

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Illinois Institute of Technology offers 159 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College offers 64 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

DePaul University offers 346 degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

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Loyola University Chicago offers 461 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University offers 127 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

University of Illinois Chicago offers 299 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University offers 151 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers 20 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Best Community Colleges in Chicago

Fox College
Tinley Park, IL

Fox College offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Taylor Business Institute offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc offers 5 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park offers 8 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.

William Rainey Harper College offers 138 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb.

Elgin Community College offers 103 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize city.

Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL

Kishwaukee College offers 71 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.

Midwestern Career College offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Gateway Technical College offers 141 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a small city.

List of all colleges in Chicago

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Chicago Logo University of Chicago Chicago, IL
5/5
11 : 1 18,566
Lake Forest College Logo Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL
5/5
16 : 1 1,837
Illinois Institute of Technology Logo Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
5/5
26 : 1 8,834
Wheaton College Logo Wheaton College Wheaton, IL
5/5
15 : 1 2,874
DePaul University Logo DePaul University Chicago, IL
5/5
25 : 1 21,210