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Best Illinois Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 community colleges serving 291,824 students in Illinois (54 public colleges and 16 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Illinois is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Illinois include Midwestern Career College, CAAN Academy of Nursing, and City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 54%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 34:1.

Top-Ranked Illinois Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Midwestern Career College
Private for-profit
203 N LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-9000
Enrollment: 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 983-1645
Enrollment: 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000
Enrollment: 3,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 26% In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 97%
1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 850-7000
Enrollment: 9,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Acceptance rate: 14% In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 93%
7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7500
Enrollment: 6,296 students Acceptance rate: 28% In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 90%
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 777-7900
Enrollment: 7,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Acceptance rate: 33% In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 78%
Fox College
Fox College Photo
Public
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Enrollment: 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 61% In-state tuition: $15,180 Out-state tuition: $15,180 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frontier Community College
Public
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 393-2982
Enrollment: 14,619 students In-state tuition: $9,079 Out-state tuition: $11,070 Minority enrollment: 15%
Gem City College
Private for-profit
700 State St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
Enrollment: 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 25%
233 East Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2982
Enrollment: 3,726 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $9,079 Out-state tuition: $11,070 Minority enrollment: 17%
Illinois Valley Community College
Illinois Valley Community College Photo
Public
815 N Orlando Smith Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 224-2720
Enrollment: 2,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $4,490 Out-state tuition: $17,841 Minority enrollment: 27%
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison Institute of Technology Photo
Public
701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Enrollment: 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 85% In-state tuition: $20,422 Out-state tuition: $20,422 Minority enrollment: 60%
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Private for-profit
1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
Enrollment: 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $10,964 Minority enrollment: 65%
Taylor Business Institute
Public
29 E Madison Street, Suite LL
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 658-5100
Enrollment: 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 89% In-state tuition: $11,175 Out-state tuition: $11,175
Wabash Valley College
Public
2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 393-2982
Enrollment: 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $8,873 Out-state tuition: $10,811 Minority enrollment: 12%
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Private for-profit
495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808-8444
Enrollment: 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Minority enrollment: 30%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
Private for-profit
3711 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
(201) 288-6300
Enrollment: 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Black Hawk College
Public
6600-34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 796-5000
Enrollment: 4,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 53% In-state tuition: $6,900 Out-state tuition: $7,050 Minority enrollment: 44%
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
3609 North Marx Drive
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-5520
Enrollment: 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $12,027 Minority enrollment: 14%
Carl Sandburg College
Carl Sandburg College Photo
Public
2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-2518
Enrollment: 1,603 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $5,846 Out-state tuition: $6,854 Minority enrollment: 29%
180 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-2500
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-5600
Enrollment: 6,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 52% In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 88%
1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4000
Enrollment: 6,839 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 83%
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6100
Enrollment: 3,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 In-state tuition: $6,460 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 98%
College of DuPage
Public
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2800
Enrollment: 26,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $10,981 Out-state tuition: $13,081 Minority enrollment: 56%
College of Lake County
Public
19351 W Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-2000
Enrollment: 12,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $7,770 Out-state tuition: $10,262 Minority enrollment: 64%
Danville Area Community College
Public
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3222
Enrollment: 2,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $6,375 Out-state tuition: $6,375 Minority enrollment: 40%
East-West University
Private not-for-profit
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-0111
Enrollment: 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $19,545 Minority enrollment: 99%
Elgin Community College
Public
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000
Enrollment: 10,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,972 Out-state tuition: $14,945 Minority enrollment: 69%
Generations College
Generations College Photo
Private not-for-profit
29 E. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-1884
Enrollment: 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Private-state tuition: $12,820 Minority enrollment: 78%
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086
Enrollment: 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 65%
Heartland Community College
Public
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 268-8000
Enrollment: 4,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $8,070 Out-state tuition: $11,970 Minority enrollment: 36%
Highland Community College
Public
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-6121
Enrollment: 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $4,911 Out-state tuition: $5,151 Minority enrollment: 26%
Illinois Central College
Public
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5422
Enrollment: 7,906 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $8,100 Out-state tuition: $9,300 Minority enrollment: 32%
233 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2982
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Community Colleges in Illinois (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11 E Adams Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 895-6300
5440 Fargo Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 324-5588
Enrollment: 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1520 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-0043
Enrollment: 115 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Coyne College (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
1 North State Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60602
(773) 577-8100
Enrollment: 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
800 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 100
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 472-7000
Enrollment: 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 70%
11551 184th Place
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 326-3200
Enrollment: 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 59% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 71%
361 W Chestnut
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0882
Enrollment: 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Private-state tuition: $13,324 Minority enrollment: 79%
9400 S Cicero Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 237-5050
Enrollment: 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $17,010 Minority enrollment: 91%
4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 777-4220
Enrollment: 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $16,545 Out-state tuition: $16,545 Minority enrollment: 84%
4550 n winchester ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-4300
401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 935-6800
Enrollment: 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $23,700 Out-state tuition: $23,700 Minority enrollment: 73%
1500 North Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-1420
Enrollment: 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Overview

This State (IL)
Total Faculty
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,082 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,308 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
5%
% Hispanic
28%
% Black
13%
% White
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$8,019
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,874
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,105
SAT Reading
390
SAT Math
360
SAT Writing
355
ACT Total Avg.
51
ACT Composite
17
ACT English
17
ACT Math
17

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Illinois?
There are 70 community colleges serving 291,824 students in Illinois.
How much do community colleges cost in Illinois?
The average tuition for community colleges in Illinois is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Illinois?
The top-ranked community colleges in Illinois include Midwestern Career College, CAAN Academy of Nursing, and City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Illinois?
The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Illinois?
Community colleges in Illinois have approximately 54% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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