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
Verified program profiles (2)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN to RN Bridge (ADN) | Rasmussen University-Illinois | ADN, LPN / LVN-to-RN | Hybrid | Not published |
| Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) | Rasmussen University-Illinois | ADN | Hybrid | Not published |
Schools (42)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing | Hoffman Estates, IL | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Black Hawk College | Moline, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| CAAN Academy of Nursing | Matteson, IL | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Danville Area Community College | Danville, IL | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Highland Community College | Freeport, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Olney, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| John A Logan College | Carterville, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| John Wood Community College | Quincy, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta, IL | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |