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2026 Nursing Schools in Illinois Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Illinois, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A- Chicago, IL

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%.

#2

B Bloomington, IL

Illinois Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bloomington, Illinois with about 1,582 students. The school reports a 81% graduation rate.

#3

B Joliet, IL

University of St Francis provides nursing education from its campus in Joliet, Illinois. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#4

B Romeoville, IL

Lewis University provides nursing education from its campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The acceptance rate is 71%.

#5

B Peoria, IL

Bradley University is a private nonprofit institution in Peoria, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $42,160.

#6

B Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $57,808 within ten years.

#7

B Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

#8

B Normal, IL

Illinois State University is a public school in Normal, Illinois offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 88%.

#9

B Elmhurst, IL

Based in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#10

B Aurora, IL

Based in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 5,923 students.

#11

B Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit school in Bourbonnais, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#12

B Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $53,710.

#13

B- Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

#14

B- Wheaton, IL

A private nonprofit institution, Wheaton College serves students in Wheaton, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $45,546.

#15

B- Chicago, IL

North Park University provides nursing education from its campus in Chicago, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 2,557 students.

#16
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B- Lebanon, IL

McKendree University provides nursing education from its campus in Lebanon, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $58,572 within ten years.

#17

B- Addison, IL

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.

#18

B- Lisle, IL

Benedictine University is a private nonprofit school in Lisle, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#19

B- River Forest, IL

Based in River Forest, Illinois, Dominican University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

#20

B- Decatur, IL

Millikin University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Decatur, Illinois with about 1,586 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.

#21

B- Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school in Edwardsville, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.

#22

B- Quincy, IL

Quincy University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Quincy, Illinois with about 1,210 students. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

#23

B- Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 8,505 students.

#24

B- Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jacksonville, Illinois with about 942 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.

#25

B- Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

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