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Top Nursing Schools in Illinois

This page lists 88 schools in Illinois that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 33 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 42 associate degree (ADN), 39 bachelor's (BSN), 25 master's and 11 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 50 public, 32 private nonprofit and 6 private for-profit. 78 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Chicago (9), Rockford (5), Peoria (3) and Quincy (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

88 schools · 24 verified program profiles · page 2 of 5

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (88)

Elgin Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeElgin, IL

Elgin Community College is a public community / two-year college in Elgin, IL. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Elmhurst University

Private nonprofitUniversityElmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit university in Elmhurst, IL. It reported 219 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Governors State University campus

Governors State University

PublicUniversityUniversity Park, IL

Governors State University is a public university in University Park, IL. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Doctorate

ACEN: DNP, MSN, BSN

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Graham Hospital School of Nursing

Private nonprofitCommunity / two-year collegeCanton, IL

Graham Hospital School of Nursing is a private nonprofit community / two-year college in Canton, IL. It reported 12 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma

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Heartland Community College campus

Heartland Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNormal, IL

Heartland Community College is a public community / two-year college in Normal, IL. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Highland Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFreeport, IL

Highland Community College is a public community / two-year college in Freeport, IL. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Illinois Central College campus

Illinois Central College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEast Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College is a public community / two-year college in East Peoria, IL. It reported 145 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Illinois College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeJacksonville, IL

Illinois College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Jacksonville, IL. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOlney, IL

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public community / two-year college in Olney, IL. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Illinois State University campus

Illinois State University

PublicUniversityNormal, IL

Illinois State University is a public university in Normal, IL. It reported 341 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Illinois Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOglesby, IL

Illinois Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Oglesby, IL. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Illinois Wesleyan University campus

Illinois Wesleyan University

Private nonprofitUniversityBloomington, IL

Illinois Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit university in Bloomington, IL. It reported 37 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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John A Logan College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCarterville, IL

John A Logan College is a public community / two-year college in Carterville, IL. It reported 119 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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John Wood Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeQuincy, IL

John Wood Community College is a public community / two-year college in Quincy, IL. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Joliet Junior College campus

Joliet Junior College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJoliet, IL

Joliet Junior College is a public community / two-year college in Joliet, IL. It reported 224 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Kankakee Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKankakee, IL

Kankakee Community College is a public community / two-year college in Kankakee, IL. It reported 56 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Kaskaskia College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCentralia, IL

Kaskaskia College is a public community / two-year college in Centralia, IL. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Kishwaukee College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMalta, IL

Kishwaukee College is a public community / two-year college in Malta, IL. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lake Land College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMattoon, IL

Lake Land College is a public community / two-year college in Mattoon, IL. It reported 115 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Lakeview College of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionDanville, IL

Lakeview College of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Danville, IL. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Before you apply in Illinois

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Illinois. See online coursework and clinical requirements.