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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 2 of 3

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

Schools (42)

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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Lewis and Clark Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGodfrey, IL

Lewis and Clark Community College is a public community / two-year college in Godfrey, IL. It reported 69 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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Lincoln Land Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSpringfield, IL

Lincoln Land Community College is a public community / two-year college in Springfield, IL. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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McHenry County College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCrystal Lake, IL

McHenry County College is a public community / two-year college in Crystal Lake, IL. It reported 27 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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Moraine Valley Community College campus

Moraine Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePalos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Palos Hills, IL. It reported 73 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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Morton College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCicero, IL

Morton College is a public community / two-year college in Cicero, IL. It reported 46 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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Oakton College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDes Plaines, IL

Oakton College is a public community / two-year college in Des Plaines, IL. It reported 52 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Parkland College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChampaign, IL

Parkland College is a public community / two-year college in Champaign, IL. It reported 97 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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Prairie State College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College is a public community / two-year college in Chicago Heights, IL. It reported 33 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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Rasmussen University-Illinois

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeRockford, IL

Rasmussen University offers its Professional Nursing associate degree (ADN/RN) at the Romeoville/Joliet campus with extension campuses in Aurora/Naperville, Mokena/Tinley Park and Rockford, Illinois, and an online RN to BSN program available through its Illinois campuses.

3 verified program profiles

ADN, LPN-RN, RN-BSN

ACEN

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Rend Lake College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeIna, IL

Rend Lake College is a public community / two-year college in Ina, IL. It reported 76 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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Richland Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDecatur, IL

Richland Community College is a public community / two-year college in Decatur, 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

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Rock Valley College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRockford, IL

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)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Sauk Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDixon, IL

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)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Shawnee Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeUllin, IL

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)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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South Suburban College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSouth Holland, IL

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)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Southeastern Illinois College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHarrisburg, IL

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)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Southwestern Illinois College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBelleville, IL

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)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Spoon River College campus

Spoon River College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCanton, IL

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)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Triton College campus

Triton College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRiver Grove, IL

Triton College is a public community / two-year college in River Grove, IL. It reported 35 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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