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Illinois colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements

Explore college and university opportunities across Illinois, with SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, and admissions data for every school.

Illinois admissions at a glance

Number of schools141
Average acceptance rate78.1%
Average SAT range1022–1234
Average ACT range21–28
Most selective Illinois schools
University of ChicagoCity Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley CollegeNorthwestern UniversityThe Chicago School
Most accessible Illinois schools
DeVry University - ChicagoTelshe Yeshiva ChicagoRasmussen University Romeoville/JolietRasmussen University AuroraTrinity International University-Illinois

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Illinois colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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  1. Public
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    Sauk Valley Community College

    Dixon, IL
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    Spoon River College

    Canton, IL
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    Wabash Valley College

    Mount Carmel, IL
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  4. Private not-for-profit
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    St. Augustine College

    Chicago, IL
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    Acceptance Rate100%
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    Saint Anthony College of Nursing

    Rockford, IL
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    Lincoln Trail College

    Robinson, IL
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  7. Private not-for-profit
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    Telshe Yeshiva Chicago

    Chicago, IL
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    Acceptance Rate100%
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  8. Public

    Kishwaukee College

    Malta, IL
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  9. Private not-for-profit

    Columbia College - Freeport

    Freeport, IL
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    Vet Tech Institute at Fox College

    Tinley Park, IL
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