Lincoln Land Community College Photo - Menard and Sangamon Halls, the main instructional buildings at Lincoln Land Community College, feature a beautiful outdoor gathering and study area on a lake.

Most Selective Community Colleges in Illinois

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is approximately 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective college in Illinois is currently Fox College, with an acceptance rate of 61%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 61% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Community Colleges in Illinois (2024-25)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Fox College
Fox College Photo
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 61%
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 935-6800
Rank: #33.
Lincoln College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 70%
300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155
Rank: #44.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 78%
495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808-8444
Rank: #55.
MDT College of Health Sciences
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 84%
25 East Washington, #200
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
Rank: #66.
Taylor Business Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 89%
180 North Wabash Avenue, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 658-5100
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Northwestern College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
7725 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 237-5050
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Elgin Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Lincoln Land Community College
Lincoln Land Community College Photo - Outdoor class in the Helen Hamilton study area, adjacent to Lake Macoupin
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 786-2200
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
McHenry County College
McHenry County College Photo - McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 455-3700
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College Photo - Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average community college acceptance rate?
The Illinois average community college acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective community college in Illinois?
The most selective community college in Illinois include Fox College, Robert Morris University Illinois and Lincoln College.

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