The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is approximately 88% per year (2026-27).
The most selective college in Illinois is currently Fox College, with an acceptance rate of 61%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 61%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%
Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)
Most Selective Community Colleges in Illinois (2026-27)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Fox College ![Fox College Photo]( "Fox College Photo")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 61%
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Rank: #22.
MDT College of Health Sciences
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 64%
25 East Washington, #200
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
Rank: #44.
Taylor Business Institute
Public
Acceptance Rate: 89%
29 E Madison Street, Suite LL
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 658-5100
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 658-5100
Rank: #55.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 92%
495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808-8444
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808-8444
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Elgin Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 786-2200
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 786-2200
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
McHenry County College ![McHenry County College Photo - McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center]( "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
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 455-3700
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
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!]( "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
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086
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 88% for 2026-27.
What are the most selective community college in Illinois?
The most selective community college in Illinois include Fox College, MDT College of Health Sciences and Lincoln College.
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