Elgin is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Kane county. Its population is 110,849. There are 50 colleges near Elgin, Illinois - 8 public and 42 private schools. 4 colleges are located in the city limit and 46 colleges are in 30 miles from Elgin. 47 schools provide undergraduate programs and 16 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 195,349 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,602 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.74% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,091.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin In Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 138 | 21 to 1 |
| Elgin Community College In Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,516 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 10,251 | 21 to 1 |
| Judson University In Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,297 | $20,775 | 960 | 10 to 1 |
| Ambria College of Nursing 6.3 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$46,105 | Not Offered | 123 | 3 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 12.4 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,900 | Not Offered | 490 | 13 to 1 |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. 12.5 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,025 | Not Offered | 278 | 15 to 1 |
| William Rainey Harper College 13.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,874 ($10,062) | Not Offered | 13,988 | 21 to 1 |
| Pivot Point Academy 13.9 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 103 | 16 to 1 |
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy 14.6 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,000 | Not Offered | 445 | 20 to 1 |
| McHenry County College 15.4 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,399 ($10,392) | Not Offered | 9,399 | 25 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois 15.9 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,536 | $15,300 | 32,944 | 23 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights 16.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 132 | 14 to 1 |
| Wheaton College 16.4 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,546 | $20,160 | 2,874 | 10 to 1 |
| Waubonsee Community College 18.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,464 ($9,384) | Not Offered | 8,305 | 21 to 1 |
| College of DuPage 18.8 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,750 ($10,650) | Not Offered | 26,224 | 22 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Illinois 19.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 31,296 | 43 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Administrative Office 19.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
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| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park 19.3 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 51 | 15 to 1 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc 19.6 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$43,550 | Not Offered | 1,156 | 37 to 1 |
| Aurora University 19.7 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,170 | $16,463 | 5,923 | 18 to 1 |
| National University of Health Sciences 20.1 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,122 | $28,913 | 511 | 6 to 1 |
| North Central College 20.4 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,726 | $15,922 | 3,003 | 12 to 1 |
| Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 21.0 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $14,135 | 315 | - |
| Hair Professionals Career College 21.0 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,550 | Not Offered | 55 | 16 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard 21.3 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$24,075 | Not Offered | 52 | 9 to 1 |
| Benedictine University 21.5 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,648 | $19,584 | 2,917 | 15 to 1 |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science 21.7 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$26,000 | Not Offered | 183 | 12 to 1 |
| Elmhurst University 21.7 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,955 | $34,460 | 3,997 | 15 to 1 |
| Chicago Professional Center 22.0 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$7,100 | Not Offered | 95 | 6 to 1 |
| Verve College 22.0 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,995 | Not Offered | 176 | 25 to 1 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove 22.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $48,006 | 2,567 | - |
| Oakton College 22.8 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,462 ($10,446) | Not Offered | 8,329 | 14 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 23.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,600 | Not Offered | 337 | 14 to 1 |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 23.3 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,100 | Not Offered | 99 | 15 to 1 |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 23.3 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,900 | Not Offered | 39 | 6 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills 23.4 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 50 | 25 to 1 |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake 23.5 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $35,998 | 200 | - |
| Universal Spa Training Academy 23.8 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,300 | Not Offered | 139 | 20 to 1 |
| Northern Illinois University 23.9 miles from Elgin |
Public four-years |
$13,060 | $9,176 | 15,414 | 15 to 1 |
| Oak Point University 24.1 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,440 | $8,000 | 451 | 7 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 24.7 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$22,162 | Not Offered | 136 | 19 to 1 |
| Americare Technical School 24.8 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,500 | Not Offered | 25 | 25 to 1 |
| Rosel School of Cosmetology 24.9 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,500 | Not Offered | 55 | 15 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 24.9 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 136 | 21 to 1 |
| Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture 25.0 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 52 | 15 to 1 |
| Illinois Media School 25.1 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,870 | Not Offered | 32 | 7 to 1 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois 25.2 miles from Elgin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,320 | $18,520 | 869 | 3 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville 25.7 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 162 | 13 to 1 |
| Cosmetology Concepts Niles 26.1 miles from Elgin |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,375 | Not Offered | 31 | 7 to 1 |
| Triton College 26.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,330 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,842 | 21 to 1 |
