River Forest is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Cook county. Its population is 10,816. There are 50 colleges near River Forest, Illinois - 9 public and 41 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 48 colleges are in 10 miles from River Forest. 47 schools provide undergraduate programs and 17 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 113,128 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $20,776 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 80.21% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,123.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University 0.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,828 | $18,500 | 3,803 | 12 to 1 |
| Concordia University-Chicago 0.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,488 | $10,782 | 4,770 | 13 to 1 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park 1.0 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$32,809 | Not Offered | 1,539 | 32 to 1 |
| Triton College 1.8 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,330 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,842 | 21 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 2.8 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 136 | 21 to 1 |
| Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture 3.5 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 52 | 15 to 1 |
| Bell Mar Beauty College 4.1 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$12,475 | Not Offered | 45 | 11 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 4.7 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 7,798 | 28 to 1 |
| Morton College 5.7 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,028 ($8,980) | Not Offered | 3,562 | 18 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW 5.8 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 216 | 17 to 1 |
| Illinois Media School 6.4 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,870 | Not Offered | 32 | 7 to 1 |
| Elmhurst University 6.5 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,955 | $34,460 | 3,997 | 15 to 1 |
| Oak Point University 6.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,440 | $8,000 | 451 | 7 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 7.4 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,600 | Not Offered | 337 | 14 to 1 |
| HVAC Technical Institute 7.4 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,000 | Not Offered | 285 | 24 to 1 |
| Steven Papageorge Hair Academy 7.4 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,750 | Not Offered | 60 | 17 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College 7.5 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,303 | 26 to 1 |
| Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago 7.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,000 | $8,000 | 91 | 15 to 1 |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 7.7 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,900 | Not Offered | 53 | 12 to 1 |
| Northeastern Illinois University 7.8 miles from River Forest |
Public four-years |
$22,726 ($12,383) | $18,217 ($9,874) | 5,734 | 9 to 1 |
| Rush University 7.9 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$33,751 | $38,755 | 2,769 | 10 to 1 |
| North Park University 7.9 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,710 | $14,417 | 2,557 | 12 to 1 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago 8.2 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 64 | 15 to 1 |
| Hebrew Theological College 8.5 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,150 | Not Offered | 182 | 5 to 1 |
| Americare Technical School 8.5 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,500 | Not Offered | 25 | 25 to 1 |
| University of Illinois Chicago 8.8 miles from River Forest |
Public four-years |
$32,009 ($15,949) | $27,748 ($17,550) | 33,906 | 17 to 1 |
| National Latino Education Institute 8.9 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,100 | Not Offered | 2 | 2 to 1 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park 9.0 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 51 | 15 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago 9.1 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$24,075 | Not Offered | 160 | 19 to 1 |
| Cosmetology Concepts Niles 9.2 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,375 | Not Offered | 31 | 7 to 1 |
| Verve College 9.2 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,995 | Not Offered | 176 | 25 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Administrative Office 9.3 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago 9.3 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,657 | Not Offered | 333 | 19 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute-Chicago 9.3 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$22,350 | Not Offered | 93 | 13 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 9.5 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 6,839 | 24 to 1 |
| Stellar Career College 9.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$29,000 | Not Offered | 83 | 15 to 1 |
| The Chicago School at Chicago 9.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,780 | $35,328 | 1,100 | 17 to 1 |
| Moody Bible Institute 9.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,786 | $9,702 | 2,202 | 14 to 1 |
| Erikson Institute 9.6 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $14,164 | 297 | - |
| Midwestern Career College 9.7 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$18,070 | Not Offered | 887 | 23 to 1 |
| Institute for Clinical Social Work 9.7 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $26,750 | 121 | - |
| St. Augustine College 9.7 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,688 | Not Offered | 810 | 12 to 1 |
| Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus 9.8 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,870 | Not Offered | 66 | 12 to 1 |
| American Islamic College 9.8 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$7,650 | $4,650 | 29 | 3 to 1 |
| Adler University 9.8 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,471 | $47,179 | 1,631 | 1 to 1 |
| Meadville Theological School of Lombard College 9.9 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $28,086 | 62 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office 9.9 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Taylor Business Institute 9.9 miles from River Forest |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$12,300 | Not Offered | 115 | 10 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College 9.9 miles from River Forest |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 6,121 | 20 to 1 |
| Generations College 10.0 miles from River Forest |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$12,700 | Not Offered | 310 | 26 to 1 |
