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Illinois colleges and universities

There are 131colleges, universities, and technical schools in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisancolleges and universitiesemploy 148,950 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $55 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
131
$17,991,904,903
Undergraduate colleges
82
$7,131,989,508
Universities
25
$10,824,291,926
Community colleges
10
$35,427,173
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Colleges and universities by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
88
$16,863,643,631
St. Louis, MO
6
$125,376,531
Davenport, IA
6
$244,827,859
Springfield, IL
3
$-21,541
Rockford
3
$45,744,604
Peoria
3
$238,508,469
Danville
2
$2,942,787
Champaign
2
$0
Carbondale
2
$492,620
Bloomington, IL
2
$61,897,510
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Job trends for Illinois colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
19
1-10
8
11-25
3
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
24
1,000+
30
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
11
$250k to $1M
12
$1M to $5M
12
$5M to $25M
12
$25M to $100M
22
$100M+
24
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Directory of colleges and universities in Illinois

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Northwestern University

Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Revenue
$3.3b
Assets
$18.5b
Employees
26.2k
EIN
36-2167817
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of Chicago (UChicago)

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Their commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to their global campuses where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.
Revenue
$4.7b
Assets
$14.7b
Employees
28.3k
EIN
36-2177139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NorthShore University HealthSystem Faculty Practice Associates

NorthShore FPA supports NorthShore's healthcare endeavors and aligns with the mission of NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health.
Revenue
$663.0m
Assets
$371.1m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3738206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law.
Revenue
$364.5m
Assets
$706.5m
Employees
3,651
EIN
36-2170136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)

The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is a 4-year private optometry college located in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Graduating approximately 160 optometrists a year, it is the largest optometry college in the United States.
Revenue
$38.5m
Assets
$100.2m
Employees
599
EIN
36-2310478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Park University (NPU)

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is located on Chicago's north side and enrolls 3,200 students from around the world.
Revenue
$91.8m
Assets
$324.1m
Employees
1,329
EIN
36-1557840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst College inspires intellectual and personal growth in their students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical contributions to a diverse, global society.
Revenue
$139.6m
Assets
$283.4m
Employees
1,703
EIN
36-2169145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National-Louis University

National Louis University provides access to quality higher education that nurtures opportunity for students through innovative teaching, scholarship, community engagement and service excellence.
Revenue
$126.8m
Assets
$142.9m
Employees
1,936
EIN
36-2167804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Central College

North Central College prepares students to be informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over their lifetime.
Revenue
$140.1m
Assets
$362.3m
Employees
1,621
EIN
36-2169157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Three mortuary science schools which educate students about embalming the dead and funeral service in Broadview, IL.
Revenue
$19.7m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
212
EIN
75-1104546
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)

National University of Health Sciences is a leader in the growing field of integrative medicine and is respected worldwide for success in balancing healing arts and science, combining broad-scope integrative medicine with patient-centered care.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$52.1m
Employees
361
EIN
36-1521940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East West University

East-West University is a private, non-profit, non-denominational college in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, located in downtown Chicago. The University was founded in 1980. East-West offers two and four year degrees.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$88.0m
Employees
130
EIN
39-1353508
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwestern University

Midwestern University's historical and sustaining philosophy dedicates the institution and its resources to the highest standards of academic excellence to meet the educational needs of the healthcare community.
Revenue
$518.1m
Assets
$1.9b
Employees
4,043
EIN
36-3377698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinity International University (TIU)

Trinity International University (TIU) educates men and women for faithful participation in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness, and lifelong learning.
Revenue
$37.5m
Assets
$70.4m
Employees
977
EIN
36-2216176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is an independent, metropolitan University and national leader in educating socially conscious citizens for active and dedicated lives as leaders in their professions and their communities.
Revenue
$131.8m
Assets
$395.5m
Employees
1,970
EIN
36-2167854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DePaul University

DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul.
Revenue
$848.4m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
8,469
EIN
36-2167048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College is an accredited liberal arts college offering 70 programs of study, master's degree programs in counseling psychology and special education, and an Adult Studies accelerated program.
Revenue
$41.9m
Assets
$74.8m
Employees
754
EIN
36-2387148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Higher Learning Commission

To develop and maintain high standards of education for universities and colleges through accreditation process. Serving the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of Higher Learning.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
61
EIN
36-4405660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College affirms that education ennobles the individual. Their curriculum engages students in the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth of traditional disciplines.
Revenue
$140.5m
Assets
$261.9m
Employees
1,429
EIN
36-2167770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for nearly 7,500 students in more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Revenue
$239.2m
Assets
$525.2m
Employees
2,870
EIN
36-6112087
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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