Colleges and universities near me in the Chicago, Illinois area
There are 33 colleges in Chicago and 79 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 502,099 students.
Located in Illinois with a population of 2,695,598, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chicago. Driving time to these schools from Chicago should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 31,683 students.
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 Chicago.
79 results
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Chicago
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois
3 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
3 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#6 Best Colleges in America
5 miles from Chicago
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Chicago
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
5 miles from Chicago
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Chicago
The closest community college is City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College and is 2.8 miles from Chicago. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College are $3,504 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X 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.