Crystal Lake is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of McHenry county. Its population is 39,829. There are 25 colleges near Crystal Lake, Illinois. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 23 colleges are in 30 miles from Crystal Lake. 22 schools provide undergraduate programs and 8 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 44,570 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,131 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 80.92% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,210.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. 1.0 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,025 | Not Offered | 278 | 15 to 1 |
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy 2.4 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,000 | Not Offered | 445 | 20 to 1 |
| Judson University 12.1 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,297 | $20,775 | 960 | 10 to 1 |
| Ambria College of Nursing 12.6 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$46,105 | Not Offered | 123 | 3 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin 14.3 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 138 | 21 to 1 |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake 17.5 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $35,998 | 200 | - |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 17.5 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,900 | Not Offered | 490 | 13 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills 19.3 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 50 | 25 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville 20.4 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 162 | 13 to 1 |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science 21.7 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$26,000 | Not Offered | 183 | 12 to 1 |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 22.6 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 196 | - |
| Pivot Point Academy 23.3 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 103 | 16 to 1 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois 23.4 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,320 | $18,520 | 869 | 3 to 1 |
| Chicago Professional Center 23.6 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$7,100 | Not Offered | 95 | 6 to 1 |
| State Career College 24.7 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,297 | Not Offered | 185 | 20 to 1 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 24.8 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $36,769 | 2,021 | - |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois 24.8 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,536 | $15,300 | 32,944 | 23 to 1 |
| Lake Forest College 26.0 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$56,402 | $16,880 | 1,837 | 13 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights 26.6 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 132 | 14 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals Career College 27.2 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,550 | Not Offered | 55 | 16 to 1 |
| Wheaton College 27.9 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,546 | $20,160 | 2,874 | 10 to 1 |
| Rosel School of Cosmetology 28.5 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,500 | Not Offered | 55 | 15 to 1 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park 28.7 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 51 | 15 to 1 |
| Americare Technical School 29.4 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,500 | Not Offered | 25 | 25 to 1 |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 29.9 miles from Crystal Lake |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,100 | Not Offered | 99 | 15 to 1 |
