Colleges Near Aurora

Colleges and universities near me in the Aurora, Illinois area

There 81 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 665,982 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 197,899, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Aurora. Driving time to these schools from Aurora should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 34,199 students. In terms of affordability, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Chicago in Chicago offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,660 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Aurora.
Aurora, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

81 results

Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,165enrollment
  • $17,563net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 10

3 miles from Aurora

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North Central College
N
Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,728enrollment
  • $26,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

8 miles from Aurora

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Waubonsee Community College
W
Sugar Grove, IL
 

Waubonsee Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,779enrollment
  • $4,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

9 miles from Aurora

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Benedictine University
B
Lisle, IL

Benedictine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,378enrollment
  • $27,061net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

10 miles from Aurora

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College of DuPage
D
Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20,849enrollment
  • $7,036net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 12

12 miles from Aurora

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Wheaton College
W
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $27,474net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

12 miles from Aurora

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Lewis University
L
Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,183enrollment
  • $20,022net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

15 miles from Aurora

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Elgin Community College
E
Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,050enrollment
  • $4,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Joliet Junior College
J
Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,551enrollment
  • $5,562net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Aurora

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University of St Francis
S
Joliet, IL

University of St Francis

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,426enrollment
  • $16,761net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 920-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

19 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois
C
Addison, IL

Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27,744enrollment
  • $26,412net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Aurora

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Waubonsee Community College and is 9 miles from Aurora. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Waubonsee Community College are $3,360 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Waubonsee Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.