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Illinois universities

There are 25universities in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisanuniversitiesemploy 85,110 people, earn more than $11 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $40 billion.
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Universities by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
17
$10,824,217,726
St. Louis, MO
2
$0
Davenport, IA
1
$74,200
Champaign
1
$0
Carbondale
1
$0
Bloomington, IL
1
$0
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Job trends for Illinois universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2
1-10
1
11-25
0
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
10
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Sizes of universities in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
2
$250k to $1M
1
$1M to $5M
1
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
8
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Directory of universities in Illinois

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Northwestern University

Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Revenue
$3.3b
Assets
$18.5b
Employees
26.2k
EIN
36-2167817
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of Chicago (UChicago)

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Their commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to their global campuses where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.
Revenue
$4.7b
Assets
$14.7b
Employees
28.3k
EIN
36-2177139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law.
Revenue
$364.5m
Assets
$706.5m
Employees
3,651
EIN
36-2170136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National-Louis University

National Louis University provides access to quality higher education that nurtures opportunity for students through innovative teaching, scholarship, community engagement and service excellence.
Revenue
$126.8m
Assets
$142.9m
Employees
1,936
EIN
36-2167804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinity International University (TIU)

Trinity International University (TIU) educates men and women for faithful participation in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness, and lifelong learning.
Revenue
$37.5m
Assets
$70.4m
Employees
977
EIN
36-2216176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is an independent, metropolitan University and national leader in educating socially conscious citizens for active and dedicated lives as leaders in their professions and their communities.
Revenue
$131.8m
Assets
$395.5m
Employees
1,970
EIN
36-2167854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DePaul University

DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul.
Revenue
$848.4m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
8,469
EIN
36-2167048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aurora University (AU)

Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, annually educating more than 5,600 degree-seeking students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
Revenue
$172.8m
Assets
$243.8m
Employees
1,862
EIN
36-2166964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of St Francis (USF)

Serving 3,700 students nationwide, University of St Francis (USF) offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, health care.
Revenue
$71.7m
Assets
$101.8m
Employees
1,009
EIN
36-2170999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loyola University Chicago (LUC)

Loyola University Chicago is a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities and the only one located in Chicago.
Revenue
$992.7m
Assets
$2.5b
Employees
9,569
EIN
36-1408475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Benedictine University

Inclusive Catholic university in Lisle, IL offering undergrad and grad programs, committed to teaching, scholarship, service, truth and justice.
Revenue
$96.1m
Assets
$176.2m
Employees
1,087
EIN
36-2722198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Concordia University Foundation

Foundation supporting activities and education at Concordia University through donor-guided funds for plant maintenance, institutional support, academics, student services.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7055802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC)

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) is a philanthropically endowed academic computer science institute, dedicated to basic research and graduate education in computer science.
Revenue
$385.5k
Assets
$283.4m
Employees
93
EIN
36-4479457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Park Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

University Park Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville is an university in Edwardsville, IL that was founded in 1996.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1320180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center

Voluntary academic consortium of colleges and universities, the institutions of higher education provide Graduate level educational opportunities in the quad cities area. Interinstitutional program higher education.
Revenue
$74.2k
Assets
$256.7k
Employees
2
EIN
36-2676859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Ministry College

Legacy Ministry College is an university in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3077302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University is an university in Carbondale, IL that was founded in 1958.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-6005961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois is an university in Urbana, IL that was founded in 1941.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-6000511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

York Rite Sovereign College of North America - 33 Southern Illinois

York Rite Sovereign College of North America - 33 Southern Illinois is an university in Belleville, IL that was founded in 1959.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
31-1079918
IRS type
501(c)(10)

Empire FC Foundation

Empire FC Foundation is an university in Clarendon HLS, IL that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3357986
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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