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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Social Sciences

20 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

20 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–20 of 20 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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Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.2%
Annual cost
$46,548/yr
Grad earnings
$63,446
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.7%
Annual cost
$60,798/yr
Grad earnings
$62,971
SAT avg
1,133
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20
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Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.7%
Annual cost
$60,798/yr
Grad earnings
$62,971
SAT avg
1,133
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1
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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 59.4%
Annual cost
$68,191/yr
Grad earnings
$61,825
SAT avg
1,309
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 59.4%
Annual cost
$68,191/yr
Grad earnings
$61,825
SAT avg
1,309
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 59.4%
Annual cost
$68,191/yr
Grad earnings
$61,825
SAT avg
1,309
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20
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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 59.4%
Annual cost
$68,191/yr
Grad earnings
$61,825
SAT avg
1,309
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.1%
Annual cost
$65,796/yr
Grad earnings
$54,820
SAT avg
1,250
ACT mid
28
Apply by Feb 1
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Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.1%
Annual cost
$65,796/yr
Grad earnings
$54,820
SAT avg
1,250
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15
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Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.1%
Annual cost
$65,796/yr
Grad earnings
$54,820
SAT avg
1,250
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1
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Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.1%
Annual cost
$65,796/yr
Grad earnings
$54,820
SAT avg
1,250
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences in Illinois?
20 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Social Sciences in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Sciences in Illinois?
University of Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $91,885 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Social Sciences colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Benedictine University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Social Sciences 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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