Graduate Schools in the Chicago Area

Northwestern University

• Graduate School
• Evanston, IL
• 25 reviews

Graduate Student: I absolutely love Northwestern. Even though I’m attending their online program and live a couple of states away, I still feel connected to my university. Over the past year, my professors, academic advisors, and other course leads have been extremely resourceful and I can tell they want me to succeed. The online campus is easy to use and there are people ready to help me 24/7 if I need it. Despite only meeting once a week via webcam, I feel connected to my classmates and love getting to know them better through class and group projects. I’ve learned so much about mental health counseling and I feel that I’ll be ready for my career when I graduate. I truly feel that I made the best decision when I picked Northwestern for my graduate career!
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University of Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 12 reviews

Alum: Top notch professors. You will receive the best education from highly qualified and world-renowned experts. Beautiful stunning campus with gothic limestone architecture laced with ivy. Students are from all over the world. You will find diversity in the student body, which elevates the overall learning experience per gaining different perspectives. Love University of Chicago!
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The Wheaton College Graduate School - Illinois

• Graduate School
• Wheaton, IL
• 8 reviews

Alum: Wheaton College is not only gorgeous on the outside, but is full of beautiful people inside! The programs are rigorous, and are aimed to grow you personally not simply academically. I have never felt to invested in as when I was going to school there. The classes are rigorous, and you will be stretched intellectually, but you will be cared for in the process.
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Moody Bible Institute

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: I love Moody Bible Institute grad school/seminary's diversity, excellent professors with both theoretical and practical experience, and the passion with which they teach. The cost is very affordable as well.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 8 reviews

Master's Student: I’m at the point in my career in which I want to grow more as a leader and innovator in the business realm. So that I can continue to provide value and be an asset to Medtronic as an Executive Vice President of Sales. I chose this program because I want the hands-on learning to help me succeed in complex business challenges that I may encounter daily. With my diverse background and perspective, I can attribute my partnership, experience and perspective to my peers, classmates and colleagues. I am excited for this new challenge and looking forward to this journey with IIT.

Thank you,

Johnathan Prunty
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Loyola University Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 28 reviews

Graduate Student: Loyola University Chicago is an engaging institution in high education. Rigorous coursework emphasizes theoretical and empirical applications of social science methods and ideas. Loyola University’s proximity to the City of Chicago has allowed me, a student in sociology, to extend learning beyond the classroom. One of the most important aspects of my graduate career at Loyola University has been the opportunity to do social science research in a variety of different topic areas. Loyola’s center for social science research, the Center for Urban Research and Learning has been an important component of my training as a sociologist and as a researcher. I have had the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of projects with numerous community partners such as the Cook Country Court Systems. As a student, I am joyed when learning can be used as a tool to address social problems and explore solutions that are proximal to community needs.
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DePaul University

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 37 reviews

Graduate Student: DePaul was a great school for Undergrad and now I am returning for Grad school. Professors are great, bringing real life experience from their professional jobs. Being in the heart of the city is the best selling point!
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Lake Forest College

• Graduate School
• Lake Forest, IL

Valparaiso University

• Graduate School
• Valparaiso, IN
• 2 reviews

Graduate Student: Expensive. However, faculty were very invested in the program and students! East to follow plan and most students graduated on time. Great cohort dynamics.
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University of Illinois at Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 33 reviews

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University of St. Francis - Illinois

• Graduate School
• Joliet, IL
• 4 reviews

Master's Student: I haven't started classes, but have had an overwhelming amount of support from the admissions staff and others who have helped me get everything together so that I can get into my desired program of study.
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North Park University

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 1 review

Graduate Student: Overall good, they offer online as well as campus classes and they have satellites that are far off from the actual college which give students the opportunity to reach out to them and find the closest location.
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North Central College

• Graduate School
• Naperville, IL

Lewis University

• Graduate School
• Romeoville, IL
• 12 reviews

Master's Student: My educational experience at Lewis University was just what I expected from a students point of view from the class sizes to the professors who know their material coming from their past careers in their fields. Also, if you ever needed help in either Math or Writing, Lewis had tutoring centers to aid students in those subjects. I liked the Writing Center that was in the library because that place helped me become a better writer from start to finish during my tutor sessions. The only thing I would like Lewis to change is the Wi-Fi because it's slow at times and the computers on campus aren't always available when needed.
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Dominican University

• Graduate School
• River Forest, IL
• 6 reviews

Master's Student: The classes were small so you had to speak with other students who are in the same field of study. Even though the classes were small, the classes were informative and helped me in my graduate program. The professors always gave feedback in areas of improvement and wanted the best for their students.
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Roosevelt University

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 11 reviews

Master's Student: I love Roosevelt because of its Social Justice mission as well as the wide diversity of individuals. That is not something that I had during my undergraduate university, so Roosevelt felt more like home. The professors and staff are helpful and the university offers a wide range of resources.
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Elmhurst College

• Graduate School
• Elmhurst, IL
• 2 reviews

Sophomore: It has been exciting seeing as its been new territory as opposed to my community college I've attended, yet tumultuous as the workload is mind-crippling. However, despite the increased workload, it has made me a more attentive and responsible adult. Those seeking a challenge and prefer a smaller more laid-back campus would find themselves in good company. In regards to changes, more parking space would be helpful, as I'm a commuter and there have been times where I've spent just as much time scurrying through the parking lot as listening to a lecture.
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National Louis University

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 13 reviews

Graduate Student: National Louis is a place for the adult learner. I enjoyed learning and growing.
NLU provides students with a unique and diverse atmosphere for students to learn. For those that are not suitable for traditional learning settings. I am a working single mom and grandma. It is important for me to continue striving to achieve personal and personal goals for the benefit of my family. More importantly, I enjoy discovering new and improved ways to increase personal and professional knowledge. I am also a graduate of National Louis University achieving the undergrad as a student in the ABS program in May 2017. I can honestly say that “the experience has its challenges, but it was a pleasure” beginning and ending with my fellow cohorts. NLU's commitment to higher learning for the working adult is impressive.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 8 reviews

Graduate Student: I really appreciate the multidisciplinary environment that they foster, It creates an inclusive atmosphere that really benefits all involved.
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Judson University

• Graduate School
• Elgin, IL
• 2 reviews

Trinity Christian College

• Graduate School
• Palos Heights, IL

Benedictine University

• Graduate School
• Lisle, IL
• 9 reviews

Alum: Benedictine University is an outstanding school. I attended the online MPH program. The online program was easy to navigate, connect with classmates, and to communicate with professors. Overall, I'm happy I attended BenU!! Class of 2014.
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Northeastern Illinois University

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 14 reviews

Graduate Student: As a prospective graduate student, I found Northeastern Illinois University to be accessible to public transportation. The campus and its facilities are student-friendly. It stresses that students get the maximum learning experience. For instance, the library boasts long operating hours on week days and weekends. There are no shortage of studying areas in EACH building. For students who study late, there are shuttle buses that drop students off at all of the school 's campuses (CCIS and El Centro) and public transportation train stations. I appreciate that Northeastern Illinois University offers the college experience to each student, no matter where they live in the city.
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Concordia University Chicago

• Graduate School
• River Forest, IL
• 14 reviews

Graduate Student: I am an online student in the doctoral program for Health and Human Performance, so cannot make any recommendations on the physical location at CUC, but I am really enjoying the program thus far. In my first year I have had several excellent instructors and online learning experiences and have been academically challenged far more than I had anticipated, in a fun way! Although not all coursework has been as difficult or academically expansive as I had hoped for, the majority of classroom experiences have been worth the investment.
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Indiana University - Northwest

• Graduate School
• Gary, IN
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: The school was nice, clean, and the professors were always willing to go above and beyond to help. The only bad thing about this campus would be the parking situation, however, it was cut down for a good reason. The new Arts and sciences building is absolutely beautiful and worth the trouble of finding parking now.
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