Best General Studies Colleges in Illinois
We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in Illinois that offer General Studies degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 56 General Studies schools located within Illinois. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best General Studies Colleges in Illinois for 2021
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| 1 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
DePaul University offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 416 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 387 Bachelor's degrees, and 29 Master's degrees. | Based on 40 Reviews |
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| 2 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL |
College of DuPage offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a very large public college in a large suburb. In 2015, 544 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 544 Associate's degrees. |
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| 3 | University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
University of Chicago offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 21 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 21 Master's degrees. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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| 4 | Northwestern University | Evanston, IL |
Northwestern University offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large private university in a small city. | Based on 40 Reviews |
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| 5 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago, IL |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large public college in a large city. In 2015, 275 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 275 Associate's degrees. | |||
| 6 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large public university in a small city. | Based on 104 Reviews | ||
| 7 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
Illinois State University offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large public university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 117 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 117 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 56 Reviews |
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| 8 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
Loyola University Chicago offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. | Based on 16 Reviews |
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| 9 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago, IL |
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a medium sized public college in a large city. In 2015, 180 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 180 Associate's degrees. | |||
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large public college in a large city. In 2015, 239 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 239 Associate's degrees. |
List of all General Studies Colleges in Illinois
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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DePaul University Chicago, IL |
5/5
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20 : 1 | 23,539 |
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College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL |
3/5
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42 : 1 | 28,678 |
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University of Chicago Chicago, IL |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 15,391 |
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Northwestern University Evanston, IL |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 21,655 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL |
3/5
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43 : 1 | 9,093 |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL |
4/5
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20 : 1 | 45,842 |
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Illinois State University Normal, IL |
3/5
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22 : 1 | 20,760 |
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Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 16,437 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL |
3/5
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41 : 1 | 5,550 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL |
3/5
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52 : 1 | 10,770 |
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Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL |
2/5
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33 : 1 | 6,447 |
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Lewis University Romeoville, IL |
5/5
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19 : 1 | 6,679 |
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Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL |
3/5
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39 : 1 | 14,944 |
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University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL |
3/5
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14 : 1 | 29,048 |
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Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 5,239 |
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Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 3,949 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Chicago, IL |
3/5
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53 : 1 | 9,467 |
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Lincoln College Lincoln, IL |
4/5
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20 : 1 | 1,194 |
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Western Illinois University Macomb, IL |
3/5
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18 : 1 | 11,094 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL |
3/5
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31 : 1 | 3,989 |
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Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL |
3/5
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33 : 1 | 9,704 |
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Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL |
3/5
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24 : 1 | 9,891 |
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Chicago State University Chicago, IL |
3/5
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17 : 1 | 4,767 |
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Lincoln Christian University Lincoln, IL |
3/5
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19 : 1 | 878 |
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Triton College River Grove, IL |
3/5
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39 : 1 | 11,684 |
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Additional General Studies Degree Facts for Illinois Schools
Illinois Schools offering online General Studies degrees
Online General Studies degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 275 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online General Studies degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.
| School Name | Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
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| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | 0 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illinois Central College | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McHenry County College | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waubonsee Community College | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lincoln Trail College | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1 Certificates
- 12 Associate's
- 1 Bachelor's
What General Studies degree programs were earned in Illinois?
| Degree Level | Program Length | Colleges | Graduates |
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| Associate's | 2-year Length | 42 Colleges | 3,334 Graduates |
| Bachelor's | 4-year Length | 15 Colleges | 528 Graduates |
| Certificates | < 1 year Length | 1 Colleges | 6 Graduates |
| Master's | 1+ years Length | 5 Colleges | 50 Graduates |