According to U.S. News & World Report, DePaul University boasts nationally recognized academic programs. Located in Chicago, DePaul's faculty (as opposed to teaching assistants) teaches over 97 percent of the classes. DePaul's alumni membership base includes over 60,000 members in Chicago as of 2010.
DePaul University
1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-2287
312-362-8300
depaul.edu
According to U.S. News & World Report, Illinois State University became the first public university in Illinois in 1857. The university strives to create diverse student bodies focused on improving the quality of the state of Illinois. Community service and civic engagement represent two of the university's key missions. As of 2010, in-state tuition costs $10,531 annually.
Illinois State University
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL 61790-2200
309-438-2181
ilstu.edu
According to U.S. News and World Report, Loyola University consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation. In 2010, U.S. News rated Loyola as the 119th best university in the nation. This Jesuit Catholic university boasts a diverse student body from 50 states and 82 countries, as of 2010. The university offers study abroad opportunities in 32 countries.
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-9810
312-915-6500
luc.edu
U.S. News and World Report named Northwestern University the 12th best university in America in 2010. Northwestern offers over 70 majors and the flexibility to combine these majors. Located in Evanston, the university is a 30-minute commute to Chicago via public transportation or car.
Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-7271
northwestern.edu
U.S. News and World Report rated the University of Chicago as the eighth best undergraduate program in the United States in 2010. The University of Chicago offers one of the best research opportunities in the country. The rigorous academic environment attracts some of the world's brightest minds, including notable alumni such as Barack Obama.
University of Chicago
5801 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-8650
uchicago.edu
U.S. News and World Report rated the University of Illinois as the nation's 39th best university in 2010. The school boasts an undergraduate body of more than 40,000 students. All 102 counties of Illinois comprise the student body, along with students from every state in the nation and over 100 countries around the world. The university also has one of the top 10 study abroad programs in America.
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
601 E. John Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5711
217-333-0302
uiuc.edu