Colleges in Dupage County, Illinois
Dupage County is a county in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 148,449 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, twenty-one colleges are active for serving college programs in Dupage County, Illinois. In addition, there are 49 colleges located within 30 miles from Dupage County.
By school type, there are one public and nineteen private schools. By school level, there are ten 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and eight less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Eighteen schools offer undergraduate programs and ten schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Dupage County, Illinois is $25,632 for Illinois residents and $25,530 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 85.77% and the average SAT score is 1,140. A total of 109,276 students enrolled in schools in Dupage County, Illinois, of which 66,906 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Dupage County, Illinois
The following table lists 21 colleges located in Dupage County and 29 schools near Dupage County, Illinois ordered by distance from Dupage 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 Dupage County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central College Naperville, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 2.24 miles | $45,726 | 3,003 | 64% | 12 to 1 | $15,922 | 77.3% | 1,190 |
| Benedictine University Lisle, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 4.07 miles | $32,648 | 2,917 | 50% | 15 to 1 | $19,584 | 95.2% | - |
| DeVry University-Administrative Office Lisle, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 4.80 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 4.80 miles | $17,008 | 31,296 | 37% | 43 to 1 | $9,832 | 98.4% | 860 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc Lisle, IL Private, 2-4 years valid | 5.16 miles | $43,550 | 1,156 | 63% | 37 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Lisle, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 7.04 miles | $13,635 | 315 | - | - | $14,135 | - | - |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.07 miles | $12,750 | 26,224 | 25% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology Downers Grove, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.56 miles | $16,900 | 39 | 72% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 9.09 miles | $45,546 | 2,874 | 85% | 10 to 1 | $20,160 | 87.4% | 1,380 |
| Universal Spa Training Academy Downers Grove, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.46 miles | $17,300 | 139 | 97% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aurora University Aurora, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 9.47 miles | $29,170 | 5,923 | 60% | 18 to 1 | $16,463 | 80.9% | 1,055 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 10.25 miles | $47,256 | 2,567 | - | - | $48,006 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard Lombard, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.29 miles | $24,075 | 52 | 75% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lewis University Romeoville, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 10.85 miles | $39,200 | 7,011 | 67% | 13 to 1 | $15,800 | 71.3% | 1,080 |
| National University of Health Sciences Lombard, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 11.11 miles | $23,122 | 511 | - | 6 to 1 | $28,913 | - | - |
| Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology Oswego, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.24 miles | $22,162 | 136 | 63% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Verve College Oak Brook, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.45 miles | $23,995 | 176 | - | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades Willowbrook, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.84 miles | $14,685 | 443 | 80% | 31 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights Glendale Heights, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.99 miles | $13,184 | 132 | 50% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute Oakbrook, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 13.23 miles | $15,600 | 337 | 56% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park Villa Park, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 13.93 miles | $18,020 | 51 | 71% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pivot Point Academy Bloomingdale, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.08 miles | $21,100 | 103 | 91% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 15.33 miles | $42,955 | 3,997 | 70% | 15 to 1 | $34,460 | 73.6% | 1,130 |
| University of St Francis Joliet, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 15.37 miles | $38,110 | 3,074 | 67% | 15 to 1 | $14,757 | 65.3% | 1,130 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 15.40 miles | $21,536 | 32,944 | 42% | 23 to 1 | $15,300 | 82.6% | - |
| Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 15.53 miles | $10,464 | 8,305 | 39% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy Joliet, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.60 miles | $18,000 | 53 | 82% | 5 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet Joliet, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.86 miles | $18,540 | 27 | 91% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 17.16 miles | $13,800 | 14,414 | 21% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture Hillside, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 17.16 miles | $19,900 | 52 | 44% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 17.38 miles | $9,846 | 11,296 | 40% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hair Professionals Career College Palos Hills, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.29 miles | $21,162 | 86 | 71% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.74 miles | $13,184 | 470 | 67% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone Park Stone Park, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.74 miles | $19,260 | 136 | 38% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Elgin Community College Elgin, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.32 miles | $9,516 | 10,251 | 41% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park Melrose Park, IL Private, 2-4 years valid | 20.34 miles | $32,809 | 1,539 | 68% | 32 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Triton College River Grove, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.36 miles | $15,330 | 9,842 | 29% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 20.48 miles | $20,605 | 854 | 58% | 10 to 1 | $22,630 | 84.9% | 1,160 |
| Capri Beauty College New Lenox, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 20.57 miles | $20,550 | 75 | 96% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dominican University River Forest, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 20.64 miles | $38,828 | 3,803 | 55% | 12 to 1 | $18,500 | 90.3% | 1,000 |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 21.10 miles | $37,488 | 4,770 | 36% | 13 to 1 | $10,782 | 92.8% | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin Elgin, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 21.29 miles | $13,184 | 138 | 89% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Morton College Cicero, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 21.46 miles | $11,028 | 3,562 | 31% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Cameo Beauty Academy Oak Lawn, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.04 miles | $17,985 | 82 | 59% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute Schaumburg, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.11 miles | $13,900 | 490 | 64% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northwest Suburban College Rollng Meadows, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.62 miles | $9,534 | 44 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Judson University Elgin, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 22.62 miles | $30,297 | 960 | 60% | 10 to 1 | $20,775 | 47.6% | 930 |
| Capri Beauty College Oak Forest, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.68 miles | $20,100 | 33 | 50% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| HVAC Technical Institute Chicago, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.70 miles | $15,000 | 285 | 86% | 24 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 22.76 miles | $46,105 | 123 | - | 3 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $25,530 | 109,276 | 64% | 19 to 1 | $22,924 | 85.8% | 1,140 |