Sycamore is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of DeKalb county. Its population is 18,322. There are 21 colleges near Sycamore, Illinois - 6 public and 15 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 20 colleges are in 30 miles from Sycamore. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 64,071 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $19,915 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 72.79% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 975.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Professionals Career College In Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,550 | Not Offered | 55 | 16 to 1 |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 5.7 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,100 | Not Offered | 99 | 15 to 1 |
| Northern Illinois University 6.1 miles from Sycamore |
Public four-years |
$13,060 | $9,176 | 15,414 | 15 to 1 |
| Kishwaukee College 11.0 miles from Sycamore |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,680 ($9,120) | Not Offered | 2,969 | 18 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin 17.6 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 138 | 21 to 1 |
| Waubonsee Community College 17.9 miles from Sycamore |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,464 ($9,384) | Not Offered | 8,305 | 21 to 1 |
| Elgin Community College 18.5 miles from Sycamore |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,516 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 10,251 | 21 to 1 |
| Judson University 20.6 miles from Sycamore |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,297 | $20,775 | 960 | 10 to 1 |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. 23.4 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,025 | Not Offered | 278 | 15 to 1 |
| Aurora University 23.9 miles from Sycamore |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,170 | $16,463 | 5,923 | 18 to 1 |
| McHenry County College 24.3 miles from Sycamore |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,399 ($10,392) | Not Offered | 9,399 | 25 to 1 |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford 24.4 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,575 | Not Offered | 97 | 10 to 1 |
| Ambria College of Nursing 24.8 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$46,105 | Not Offered | 123 | 3 to 1 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois 24.9 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,581 | Not Offered | 1,145 | 6 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford 25.1 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,684 | Not Offered | 170 | 14 to 1 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College 25.3 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,699 | Not Offered | 682 | 26 to 1 |
| Rockford University 25.8 miles from Sycamore |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,780 | $14,060 | 1,241 | 10 to 1 |
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy 26.5 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,000 | Not Offered | 445 | 20 to 1 |
| Rock Valley College 26.8 miles from Sycamore |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,379 | Not Offered | 5,978 | 19 to 1 |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing 27.0 miles from Sycamore |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,811 | $18,987 | 263 | 6 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 27.1 miles from Sycamore |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$22,162 | Not Offered | 136 | 19 to 1 |
