UG Certificate or Diploma   Illinois

Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma
in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

42 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

42 Colleges
πŸ“ Illinois
πŸŽ“ UG Certificate or Diploma

Showing 1–24 of 42 colleges in Illinois

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,344/yr
Grad earnings
$47,852
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,837/yr
Grad earnings
$45,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,661/yr
Grad earnings
$44,788
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,969/yr
Grad earnings
$43,424
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,757/yr
Grad earnings
$42,889
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Morton College
Cicero, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,170/yr
Grad earnings
$42,406
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Kishwaukee College
Malta, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,504/yr
Grad earnings
$39,657
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,023/yr
Grad earnings
$38,877
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Kaskaskia College
Centralia, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,038/yr
Grad earnings
$38,801
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,407/yr
Grad earnings
$38,793
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,209/yr
Grad earnings
$38,767
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,011/yr
Grad earnings
$38,320
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Illinois?
42 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Illinois?
University of Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $91,885 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.
Which Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including William Rainey Harper College, Oakton College, Elgin Community College, McHenry County College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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