Joliet is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Will county. Its population is 147,344. There are 18 colleges near Joliet, Illinois - 1 public and 17 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 17 colleges are in 30 miles from Joliet. 16 schools provide undergraduate programs and 17 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 76,478 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $31,044 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 76.90% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,121.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Francis In Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,110 | $14,757 | 3,074 | 15 to 1 |
| Lewis University 7.0 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,200 | $15,800 | 7,011 | 13 to 1 |
| North Central College 17.8 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,726 | $15,922 | 3,003 | 12 to 1 |
| Benedictine University 18.1 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,648 | $19,584 | 2,917 | 15 to 1 |
| Aurora University 19.2 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,170 | $16,463 | 5,923 | 18 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Administrative Office 20.0 miles from Joliet |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| DeVry University-Illinois 20.0 miles from Joliet |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 31,296 | 43 to 1 |
| Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 20.6 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $14,135 | 315 | - |
| Trinity Christian College 21.5 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,605 | $22,630 | 854 | 10 to 1 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove 22.8 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $48,006 | 2,567 | - |
| Governors State University 23.0 miles from Joliet |
Public four-years |
$12,004 | $10,666 | 4,397 | 11 to 1 |
| Wheaton College 24.4 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,546 | $20,160 | 2,874 | 10 to 1 |
| National University of Health Sciences 24.7 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,122 | $28,913 | 511 | 6 to 1 |
| Northwestern College 25.3 miles from Joliet |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,475 | Not Offered | 464 | 12 to 1 |
| Oak Point University 25.4 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,440 | $8,000 | 451 | 7 to 1 |
| Saint Xavier University 26.0 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,945 | $13,950 | 3,485 | 16 to 1 |
| Elmhurst University 28.2 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,955 | $34,460 | 3,997 | 15 to 1 |
| Olivet Nazarene University 28.9 miles from Joliet |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,900 | $12,450 | 3,339 | 15 to 1 |
