Colleges in Illinois
68 colleges and universities in Illinois
Total Schools
68
Avg Acceptance Rate
73.0%
Avg SAT Score
1158
Public / Private
12 / 56
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Top Illinois Colleges by Acceptance Rate
Most selective schools in Illinois — click any school for full admissions data
| School | Acceptance Rate | SAT Avg |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago acceptance rate | 4.79% | 1554 |
| Northwestern University acceptance rate | 7.15% | 1526 |
| Methodist College acceptance rate | 31.11% | — |
| The Chicago School at Chicago acceptance rate | 33.33% | — |
| Chicago State University acceptance rate | 40.52% | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign acceptance rate | 43.69% | 1418 |
| Principia College acceptance rate | 44.40% | 1096 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University acceptance rate | 45.17% | 1242 |
| Quincy University acceptance rate | 49.89% | 1157 |
| Millikin University acceptance rate | 54.05% | 1050 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology acceptance rate | 55.42% | 1296 |
| Rockford University acceptance rate | 57.23% | 984 |
| North Central College acceptance rate | 58.31% | 1165 |
| Lake Forest College acceptance rate | 59.41% | 1309 |
| Judson University acceptance rate | 63.12% | 985 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many colleges are in Illinois?
- There are 68 colleges and universities in Illinois, including 12 public and 56 private institutions.
- What is the average acceptance rate for Illinois colleges?
- The average acceptance rate for colleges in Illinois is 73.0%.
- What is the average SAT score for Illinois colleges?
- The average SAT score across colleges in Illinois is 1158.
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