Colleges · DeKalb
Colleges in DeKalb, IL
DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University, with about 13,307 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in DeKalb
Students on campus
13,307fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Northern Illinois University13,307 on campus
Most selective
Northern Illinois Universityadmits 70% of applicants
Lowest net price
Northern Illinois University$13,391 a year after aid
Every college
The college in DeKalb
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in DeKalb: Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near DeKalb
12 more colleges are within 30 miles of DeKalb.
Kishwaukee CollegeCommunity college · Public · Malta6.9 mi2,332 studentsWaubonsee Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sugar Grove17.4 mi7,090 studentsElgin Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Elgin22.7 mi8,241 studentsAurora UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Aurora23.8 mi4,169 studentsJudson UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Elgin25.2 mi958 students
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career CollegeCareer school · For-profit · Rockford26.8 mi575 students
Rasmussen University-IllinoisCareer school · For-profit · Rockford26.8 mi1,004 students
Rockford UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rockford27.5 mi965 studentsRock Valley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rockford29 mi4,475 studentsSaint Anthony College of NursingUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rockford29.2 mi156 students2 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of DeKalb. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.