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
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (42)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Morton College | Cicero, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Oakton College | Des Plaines, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | Rockford, IL | Private for-profit | ADN, LPN-RN, RN-BSN | ACEN |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Spoon River College | Canton, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Triton College | River Grove, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |