Colleges in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County is a county in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 158,509 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Sangamon County, Illinois. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Sangamon County.
By school type, there are three public and three private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Sangamon County, Illinois is $14,142 for Illinois residents and $17,698 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 90.16% and the average SAT score is 1,070. A total of 12,280 students enrolled in schools in Sangamon County, Illinois, of which 3,345 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Sangamon County, Illinois
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Sangamon County, Illinois ordered by distance from Sangamon 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 Sangamon County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College Springfield, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 2.57 miles | $24,640 | 132 | - | 11 to 1 | $17,228 | - | - |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts Springfield, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.05 miles | $19,850 | 164 | 64% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Public, 4 years four-years | 3.48 miles | $20,139 | 4,628 | 53% | 13 to 1 | $19,515 | 85.9% | 1,070 |
| Capital Area Career Center Springfield, IL Public, Less than 2 years valid | 3.93 miles | $14,901 | 353 | 100% | 18 to 1 | - | 94.4% | - |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.12 miles | $10,464 | 5,677 | 48% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.75 miles | $16,195 | 1,326 | 69% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $17,698 | 12,280 | 67% | 14 to 1 | $18,372 | 90.2% | 1,070 |