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Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Illinois

23 accredited institutions in Illinois offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23
Colleges
3,141
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Illinois

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
1,236
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$12,768
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$22,179
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield
381
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$11,760
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$13,948
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Wheaton College
Wheaton
189
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$43,670
Tuition
87%
Grad Rate
$17,110
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
North Park University
Chicago
165
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$34,685
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,420
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
Chicago
153
Graduates/yr
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Chicago
Chicago
126
Graduates/yr
5%
Acceptance
$63,801
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$958
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Mundelein
120
Graduates/yr
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln
111
Graduates/yr
$15,300
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$9,615
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
108
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$50,270
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$29,189
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston
99
Graduates/yr
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago
93
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais
87
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$36,950
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,024
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitMaster's
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
63
Graduates/yr
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Chicago
54
Graduates/yr
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15
Private NonprofitMaster's
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lisle
45
Graduates/yr
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Meadville Theological School of Lombard College
Chicago
36
Graduates/yr
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
27
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$35,200
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$15,860
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitMaster's
Judson University
Elgin
18
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$29,850
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$16,882
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights
15
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$19,800
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$10,997
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dominican University
River Forest
6
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$37,194
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$16,033
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Greenville University
Greenville
3
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$29,998
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$17,805
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Benedictine University
Lisle
3
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$31,028
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$22,419
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Monmouth College
Monmouth
3
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$43,320
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$15,459
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Illinois

Illinois has 23 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 3,141 graduates annually.

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.