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Top ADN Programs in Illinois

Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.

42 schools in Illinois reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

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

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

42 schools · 2 verified program profiles · page 1 of 3

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

Verified program profiles (2)

Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Rasmussen University-Illinois

LPN to RN Bridge (ADN)

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Romeoville/Joliet Campus — Romeoville, IL · Aurora/Naperville Campus — Aurora, IL · Mokena/Tinley Park Campus — Mokena, IL · Rockford Campus — Rockford, IL
  • Hybrid
  • As few as 18 months
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Rasmussen University-Illinois

Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)

ADNPrelicensure
  • Romeoville/Joliet Campus — Romeoville, IL · Aurora/Naperville Campus — Aurora, IL · Mokena/Tinley Park Campus — Mokena, IL · Rockford Campus — Rockford, IL
  • Hybrid
  • As few as 21 months · 102 credits
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Schools (42)

Ambria College of Nursing

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHoffman Estates, IL

Ambria College of Nursing is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hoffman Estates, IL. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Black Hawk College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMoline, IL

Black Hawk College is a public community / two-year college in Moline, IL. It reported 48 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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CAAN Academy of Nursing

Private nonprofitCommunity / two-year collegeMatteson, IL

CAAN Academy of Nursing is a private nonprofit community / two-year college in Matteson, IL. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Carl Sandburg College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGalesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College is a public community / two-year college in Galesburg, IL. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a public community / two-year college in Chicago, IL. It reported 214 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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College of DuPage campus

College of DuPage

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGlen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage is a public community / two-year college in Glen Ellyn, IL. It reported 158 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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College of Lake County

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGrayslake, IL

College of Lake County is a public community / two-year college in Grayslake, IL. It reported 71 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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Danville Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDanville, IL

Danville Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Danville, IL. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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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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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 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 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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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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