Vernon Hills is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Lake county. Its population is 26,521. There are 50 colleges near Vernon Hills, Illinois - 7 public and 43 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 49 colleges are in 30 miles from Vernon Hills. 44 schools provide undergraduate programs and 17 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 161,051 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,219 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 72.48% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,236.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills 0.5 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 50 | 25 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville 3.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 162 | 13 to 1 |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 3.5 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 196 | - |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake 3.8 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $35,998 | 200 | - |
| Trinity International University-Illinois 4.8 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$12,320 | $18,520 | 869 | 3 to 1 |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science 6.2 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$26,000 | Not Offered | 183 | 12 to 1 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 6.9 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $36,769 | 2,021 | - |
| Lake Forest College 6.9 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$56,402 | $16,880 | 1,837 | 13 to 1 |
| College of Lake County 8.7 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,400 ($10,869) | Not Offered | 12,530 | 16 to 1 |
| Chicago Professional Center 9.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$7,100 | Not Offered | 95 | 6 to 1 |
| State Career College 10.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,297 | Not Offered | 185 | 20 to 1 |
| William Rainey Harper College 12.0 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,874 ($10,062) | Not Offered | 13,988 | 21 to 1 |
| Oakton College 12.6 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,462 ($10,446) | Not Offered | 8,329 | 14 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 13.5 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,900 | Not Offered | 490 | 13 to 1 |
| Rosel School of Cosmetology 14.2 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,500 | Not Offered | 55 | 15 to 1 |
| Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute 16.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$10,875 | Not Offered | 141 | 12 to 1 |
| Cosmetology Concepts Niles 16.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,375 | Not Offered | 31 | 7 to 1 |
| Americare Technical School 16.2 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,500 | Not Offered | 25 | 25 to 1 |
| Estelle Medical Academy 16.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$9,180 | Not Offered | 66 | 14 to 1 |
| Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie 16.9 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,666 | $20,290 | 30 | 9 to 1 |
| Ambria College of Nursing 16.9 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$46,105 | Not Offered | 123 | 3 to 1 |
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy 17.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,000 | Not Offered | 445 | 20 to 1 |
| Illinois Media School 18.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,870 | Not Offered | 32 | 7 to 1 |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia 18.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $34,000 | 80 | - |
| Hebrew Theological College 18.6 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,150 | Not Offered | 182 | 5 to 1 |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary 19.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $22,760 | 313 | - |
| Northwestern University 19.2 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$68,322 | $54,655 | 23,856 | 6 to 1 |
| Zen Shiatsu Chicago 19.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$12,880 | Not Offered | 95 | 3 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW 19.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 216 | 17 to 1 |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. 19.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,025 | Not Offered | 278 | 15 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois 20.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,536 | $15,300 | 32,944 | 23 to 1 |
| Pivot Point Academy 20.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 103 | 16 to 1 |
| Judson University 20.7 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,297 | $20,775 | 960 | 10 to 1 |
| McHenry County College 21.0 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,399 ($10,392) | Not Offered | 9,399 | 25 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 21.0 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 7,798 | 28 to 1 |
| Northeastern Illinois University 21.5 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public four-years |
$22,726 ($12,383) | $18,217 ($9,874) | 5,734 | 9 to 1 |
| Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago 21.8 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$15,000 | $8,000 | 91 | 15 to 1 |
| North Park University 22.0 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,710 | $14,417 | 2,557 | 12 to 1 |
| Steven Papageorge Hair Academy 22.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,750 | Not Offered | 60 | 17 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE 22.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 160 | 14 to 1 |
| Loyola University Chicago 22.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$53,710 | $21,912 | 17,384 | 13 to 1 |
| Triton College 22.8 miles from Vernon Hills |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,330 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,842 | 21 to 1 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park 22.9 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 51 | 15 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 23.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 136 | 21 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha 23.1 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,500 | Not Offered | 130 | 16 to 1 |
| Elmhurst University 23.3 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,955 | $34,460 | 3,997 | 15 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights 23.4 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 132 | 14 to 1 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park 23.7 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$32,809 | Not Offered | 1,539 | 32 to 1 |
| St. Augustine College 23.7 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,688 | Not Offered | 810 | 12 to 1 |
| Institute for Clinical Social Work 23.7 miles from Vernon Hills |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $26,750 | 121 | - |
