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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

    Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

    Peoria, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate79.8%
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  2. Public
    Small

    Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate84.4%
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  3. Public
    Small

    Shawnee Community College

    Ullin, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate84.4%
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  4. Public
    Medium

    Triton College

    River Grove, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate93.2%
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  5. Public
    Medium

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range15 to 21
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate97.5%
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  6. Public
    Medium

    John A Logan College

    Carterville, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate89%
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  7. Public
    Medium

    Illinois Valley Community College

    Oglesby, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate89%
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  8. Public
    Small

    John Wood Community College

    Quincy, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate89%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Greenville University

    Greenville, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate97.7%
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  10. Public
    Medium

    Waubonsee Community College

    Sugar Grove, IL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate97.3%
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