Colleges · Elgin
Colleges in Elgin, IL
Elgin is home to 2 colleges with about 9,199 students on campus. The largest is Elgin Community College, the most selective Judson University (admits 48%). 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Elgin
Students on campus
9,199fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Elgin Community College8,241 on campus
Most selective
Judson Universityadmits 48% of applicants
Lowest net price
Judson University$18,558 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Elgin
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Elgin: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin (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 Elgin
31 more colleges are within 30 miles of Elgin.
Ambria College of NursingUniversity or college · For-profit · Hoffman Estates6.4 mi195 studentsWilliam Rainey Harper CollegeCommunity college · Public · Palatine13.3 mi10,894 studentsMcHenry County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Crystal Lake15.4 mi7,985 studentsChamberlain University-IllinoisUniversity or college · For-profit · Addison16 mi2,540 studentsWheaton CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wheaton16.5 mi2,613 studentsWaubonsee Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sugar Grove18.2 mi7,090 studentsCollege of DuPageCommunity college · Public · Glen Ellyn18.9 mi18,795 studentsDeVry University-IllinoisUniversity or college · For-profit · Lisle19.3 mi1,101 studentsAurora UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Aurora19.8 mi4,169 studentsNational University of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lombard20.2 mi481 students
21 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Elgin. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.