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Best Architecture Colleges in Illinois

10 accredited institutions in Illinois offering architecture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10

Colleges

1,119

Graduates/yr

6

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Architecture Programs in Illinois

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Illinois Institute of Technology

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Illinois Chicago

In-State Tuition

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Judson University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

DePaul University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Joliet Junior College

In-State Tuition

Studying Architecture in Illinois

Illinois has 10 accredited colleges offering architecture programs, producing 1,119 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Illinois residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.