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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

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

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

Schools (42)

Waubonsee Community College campus

Waubonsee Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSugar Grove, IL

Waubonsee Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sugar Grove, IL. It reported 84 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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William Rainey Harper College campus

William Rainey Harper College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePalatine, IL

William Rainey Harper College is a public community / two-year college in Palatine, IL. It reported 104 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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