Colleges near Dekalb County, Illinois
Dekalb County is a county in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 66,959 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Dekalb County, Illinois. In addition, there are 19 colleges located within 30 miles from Dekalb County.
By school type, there are two public and two private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Dekalb County, Illinois is $11,090 for Illinois residents and $15,598 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 69.79% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 18,537 students enrolled in schools in Dekalb County, Illinois, of which 2,682 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Dekalb County, Illinois
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Dekalb County and 16 schools near Dekalb County, Illinois ordered by distance from Dekalb County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Dekalb County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology Dekalb, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.18 miles | $18,100 | 99 | 63% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Public, 4 years four-years | 0.95 miles | $13,060 | 15,414 | 49% | 15 to 1 | $9,176 | 69.8% |
| Hair Professionals Career College Sycamore, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.64 miles | $17,550 | 55 | 67% | 16 to 1 | - | - |
| Kishwaukee College Malta, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 6.83 miles | $13,680 | 2,969 | 45% | 18 to 1 | - | - |
| Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 17.55 miles | $10,464 | 8,305 | 39% | 21 to 1 | - | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin Elgin, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 21.93 miles | $13,184 | 138 | 89% | 21 to 1 | - | - |
| Elgin Community College Elgin, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 22.73 miles | $9,516 | 10,251 | 41% | 21 to 1 | - | - |
| Aurora University Aurora, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 23.96 miles | $29,170 | 5,923 | 60% | 18 to 1 | $16,463 | 80.9% |
| Judson University Elgin, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 25.16 miles | $30,297 | 960 | 60% | 10 to 1 | $20,775 | 47.6% |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford Rockford, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.20 miles | $20,575 | 97 | 65% | 10 to 1 | - | - |
| Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology Oswego, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.21 miles | $22,162 | 136 | 63% | 19 to 1 | - | - |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL Private, 2-4 years valid | 26.58 miles | $16,581 | 1,145 | 43% | 6 to 1 | $4,726 | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford Rockford, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.63 miles | $13,684 | 170 | 78% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford, IL Private, 2-4 years valid | 26.63 miles | $16,699 | 682 | 66% | 26 to 1 | - | - |
| Rockford University Rockford, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 27.29 miles | $37,780 | 1,241 | 47% | 10 to 1 | $14,060 | 92.9% |
| Rock Valley College Rockford, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.82 miles | $7,379 | 5,978 | 37% | 19 to 1 | - | - |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. Crystal Lake, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.93 miles | $17,025 | 278 | 72% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 29.04 miles | $27,811 | 263 | - | 6 to 1 | $18,987 | - |
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 29.37 miles | $46,105 | 123 | - | 3 to 1 | - | - |
| McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 29.88 miles | $14,399 | 9,399 | 37% | 25 to 1 | - | - |
| Average | - | $15,598 | 18,537 | 56% | 16 to 1 | $9,176 | 69.8% |