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Explore and compare 85 top-ranked, accredited schools in Illinois. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Illinois Chicago is a public school in Chicago, Illinois with over 33,906 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Illinois Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bloomington, Illinois with about 1,582 students. The school reports a 81% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
University of St Francis provides nursing education from its campus in Joliet, Illinois. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Lewis University provides nursing education from its campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The acceptance rate is 71%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Bradley University is a private nonprofit institution in Peoria, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $42,160.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $57,808 within ten years.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
DePaul University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Illinois State University is a public school in Normal, Illinois offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
Based in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 5,923 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit school in Bourbonnais, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $53,710.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Wheaton College serves students in Wheaton, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $45,546.
BSN Program Available
North Park University provides nursing education from its campus in Chicago, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 2,557 students.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
McKendree University provides nursing education from its campus in Lebanon, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $58,572 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
One of the larger institutions in the state, Chamberlain University-Illinois is a private for-profit school in Addison, Illinois with over 32,944 students. Graduates earn a median of $92,405 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit school in Lisle, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
Based in River Forest, Illinois, Dominican University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.
BSN Program Available
Millikin University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Decatur, Illinois with about 1,586 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school in Edwardsville, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Quincy University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Quincy, Illinois with about 1,210 students. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Eastern Illinois University provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 8,505 students.
BSN Program Available
Illinois College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jacksonville, Illinois with about 942 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.
BSN Program Available
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | $14,338 | 60.9% | 12 | |
| 2 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | $57,704 | 80.9% | 1 | |
| 3 | University of St Francis | Joliet, IL | $38,110 | 64.8% | 8 | |
| 4 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | $39,200 | 62.4% | 8 | |
| 5 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL | $42,160 | 74% | 11 | |
| 6 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | $13,248 | 51.3% | 8 | |
| 7 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL | $45,999 | 69.7% | 12 | |
| 8 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL | $16,144 | 66.7% | 11 | |
| 9 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | $42,955 | 64.4% | 5 | |
| 10 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | $29,170 | 59% | 4 | |
| 11 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL | $38,900 | 63.3% | 7 | |
| 12 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | $53,710 | 73.9% | 8 | |
| 13 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL | $37,940 | 55.8% | 6 | |
| 14 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | $45,546 | 87.4% | 1 | |
| 15 | North Park University | Chicago, IL | $36,710 | 55.5% | 9 | |
| 16 | McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | $34,740 | 57.3% | 5 | |
| 17 | Chamberlain University-Illinois | Addison, IL | $21,536 | 44.4% | 16 | |
| 18 | Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | $35,940 | 52.4% | 7 | |
| 19 | Dominican University | River Forest, IL | $38,978 | 60.4% | 1 | |
| 20 | Millikin University | Decatur, IL | $26,892 | 58.5% | 8 | |
| 21 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | $12,922 | 54.2% | 6 | |
| 22 | Quincy University | Quincy, IL | $37,140 | 46.7% | 1 | |
| 23 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | $13,679 | 50.3% | 1 | |
| 24 | Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | $38,676 | 64.4% | 1 | |
| 25 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | $21,315 | 87.4% | 2 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
