knox college is a nationally ranked liberal arts college in galesburg, illinois, devoted to providing a personalized education in a diverse and vibrant community.

millikin is an independent, four year university that is privately funded and has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students in traditional and non-traditional students

columbia college chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for nearly 7,000 students in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

wheaton college (il) offers an affordable, top-tier education that prepares students to make an impact for christ.

bradley is a top-ranked, private, university in peoria, illinois, providing 5,400 students resources not found at small colleges, and more personalized experiences than large universities. more than 185 academic programs are offered including business, communications, education, engineering, fine and performing arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

auburn university, one of the south’s largest universities, is a leader in arts and applied science education, and it brings a tradition of spirit to the responsive career preparation it offers.

western illinois university students have the advantages of large universities - accomplished faculty; modern technologies and facilities; and broad academic and extracurricular opportunities. we give you the extras that larger public universities can't - personalized attention from our faculty and staff.

northeastern illinois university offers undergraduate and graduate programs at various locations in the chicago area. find out more now.