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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

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

47 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 47 colleges in Illinois

DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.7%
Annual cost
$45,843/yr
Grad earnings
$66,099
SAT avg
1,117
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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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 1
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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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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Design and Applied Arts in Illinois?
47 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign leads with median graduate earnings of $81,054 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Lewis University, Benedictine University, Illinois State University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Design and Applied Arts 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.

Careers after Bachelor Degree in Design and Applied Arts

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