Colleges Near Des Plaines

Colleges and universities near me in the Des Plaines, Illinois area

There 87 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 508,332 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Illinois with a population of 58,364, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Des Plaines. Driving time to these schools from Des Plaines should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Chicago in Chicago which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Illinois at Chicago enrolling 33,747 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest in Gary offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 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 Des Plaines.

Des Plaines, IL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Prairie State College

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Chicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

2,680enrollment
$6,887net price
100%acceptance rate
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38 miles from Des Plaines

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Purdue University Calumet Campus

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Hammond, IN

Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

9,194enrollment
$10,908net price
59%acceptance rate
940-1140SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.19Estimated Avg GPA

38 miles from Des Plaines

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Purdue University Northwest

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Hammond, Indiana

Purdue University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

8,911enrollment
$9,162net price
73%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

38 miles from Des Plaines

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Joliet Junior College

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Joliet, IL

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Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

10,212enrollment
$4,440net price
100%acceptance rate
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NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

40 miles from Des Plaines

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Gateway Technical College

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Kenosha, WI

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

9,881enrollment
$8,274net price
100%acceptance rate
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40 miles from Des Plaines

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Herzing University Kenosha

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Kenosha, WI

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

630enrollment
$21,126net price
93%acceptance rate
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39 miles from Des Plaines

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Governors State University

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University Park, IL

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

4,427enrollment
$9,833net price
57%acceptance rate
830-1060SAT range
-ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

42 miles from Des Plaines

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Carthage College

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Kenosha, WI

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Carthage College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

2,667enrollment
$26,209net price
82%acceptance rate
980-1200SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

41 miles from Des Plaines

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University of Wisconsin Parkside

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Kenosha, WI

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University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

3,947enrollment
$8,510net price
73%acceptance rate
-SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

42 miles from Des Plaines

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Northern Illinois University

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Dekalb, IL

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Northern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois

15,649enrollment
$13,884net price
71%acceptance rate
940-1170SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

45 miles from Des Plaines

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Ivy Tech Community College Northwest

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Gary, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College Northwest

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

9,880enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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45 miles from Des Plaines

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Indiana University Northwest

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Gary, IN

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Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

3,198enrollment
$6,553net price
80%acceptance rate
950-1170SAT range
20-25ACT range
3.14Avg GPA

44 miles from Des Plaines

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College of Court Reporting Inc

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Hobart, IN

College of Court Reporting Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

186enrollment
$36,820net price
100%acceptance rate
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48 miles from Des Plaines

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Brown Mackie College Merrillville

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Merrillville, IN

Brown Mackie College Merrillville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

178enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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49 miles from Des Plaines

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University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus

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Merrillville, Indiana

University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

0enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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49 miles from Des Plaines

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Oakton Community College and is 2.1 miles from Des Plaines. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Oakton Community College are $3,985 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Oakton 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.