Easiest Illinois Colleges to Get Into

Illinois has 37 four-year colleges that accept 75% or more of applicants, ranked by acceptance rate. Good options for safety schools on your list.

9 colleges accept 100% of applicants in Illinois. Examples include Adler University, American Islamic College, East West University and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

High acceptance does not always mean low academic standards. You still need sufficient grades unless a school has guaranteed admission. Use the filters below to narrow by GPA, SAT, or ACT and see your estimated admission chance at each school. See also best and popular colleges with high acceptance rates in Illinois, or the most selective colleges.

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Northeastern Illinois University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 75% acceptance rate
  • Jul 15 application deadline

Northeastern Illinois is a public university known for undergraduate education and business programs. The urban campus sits on Chicago's Northwest Side.

#9 Best Public Universities in Illinois 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 810-1010
  • Avg GPA 3.1
  • Net Price $14,140
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