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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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Illinois
  1. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Lakeview College of Nursing

    Danville, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate59.4%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Dominican University

    River Forest, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.7
    Acceptance Rate90.3%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Eureka College

    Eureka, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate85%
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  4. Public
    Medium

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate59.4%
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  5. Public
    Medium

    Lake Land College

    Mattoon, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate59.4%
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  6. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Hebrew Theological College

    Skokie, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate57.1%
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  7. Public
    Medium

    Elgin Community College

    Elgin, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate67.8%
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  8. Public
    Medium

    College of Lake County

    Grayslake, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate71.1%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Concordia University Chicago

    River Forest, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate92.8%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

    Rock Island, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range18 to 24
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate81.4%
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