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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Rock Valley College is a public community / two-year college in Rockford, IL. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Rockford University is a private nonprofit university in Rockford, IL. It reported 28 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit specialized institution in North Chicago, IL. It reported 37 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Rush University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Chicago, IL. It reported 387 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Rockford, IL. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Peoria, IL. It reported 144 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL. It reported 152 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Sauk Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Dixon, IL. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Shawnee Community College is a public community / two-year college in Ullin, IL. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
South Suburban College is a public community / two-year college in South Holland, IL. It reported 16 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Southeastern Illinois College is a public community / two-year college in Harrisburg, IL. It reported 41 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
The SIUE School of Nursing, on the Edwardsville campus, offers a traditional BS in nursing, a post-baccalaureate accelerated BS, an online accelerated RN to BS option and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs including family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, nurse anesthesia and post-master's options.
7 verified program profiles
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSNCOA
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public university in Carbondale, IL. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Southwestern Illinois College is a public community / two-year college in Belleville, IL. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Spoon River College is a public community / two-year college in Canton, IL. It reported 42 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
St. John's College-Department of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Springfield, IL. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: DNP, MSN, BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Rockford, IL. It reported 42 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Trinity Christian College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Palos Heights, IL. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Rock Island, IL. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
