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# Colleges and universities in Illinois

Larger colleges and universities headquartered in Illinois: who they are, what they run and how to reach their people.

By Enrich.chat Editorial. Updated October 21, 2026.

**Short answer:** Larger colleges and universities headquartered in Illinois include The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, DeVry University, DePaul University and Illinois State University. Below are the tools that stand out, where they are based and how big they are.

## Which colleges and universities are headquartered in Illinois?

They include The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, DeVry University, DePaul University and Illinois State University. The table lists a selection in alphabetical order; names link to company profiles.

| Company | Size | Tools detected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bradley University | 2,000 to 5,000 | 40 |
| Chamberlain University | 2,000 to 5,000 | 40 |
| Columbia College Chicago | 2,000 to 5,000 | 31 |
| DePaul University | 5,000 to 10,000 | 69 |
| [DeVry University](https://enrich.chat/company/devry-university/) | 10,000 to 25,000 | 45 |
| Harper College | 2,000 to 5,000 | 36 |
| Illinois State University | 5,000 to 10,000 | 34 |
| Midwestern University | 5,000 to 10,000 | 58 |
| [Northwestern University](https://enrich.chat/company/northwestern-university/) | 10,000 to 25,000 | 159 |
| [The University of Chicago](https://enrich.chat/company/the-university-of-chicago/) | 10,000 to 25,000 | 117 |
| University of Illinois System | 2,000 to 5,000 | 7 |

## What technology do colleges and universities in Illinois use?

These tools stand out among them: each is detected more often here than across all the organizations listed. The tick on each bar marks that wider average.

**Figure: Tools that stand out among colleges and universities in Illinois.** Bars for the share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois where each tool was detected, with a tick for the share across everything listed: Formstack 45% against 3%, Heap Analytics 45% against 2%, Adobe Connect 18% against 0%, Marin Software 18% against 0%, MemberClicks 18% against 1%, Perfect Audience 18% against 0%.

*Share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois where each tool was detected. The tick marks the share across all listed organizations.*

## Where in Illinois are they based?

The bars show the headquarters city of the listed colleges and universities.

**Figure: Headquarters cities of colleges and universities in Illinois.** Bars for the share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois headquartered in each city: Chicago 36%, Evanston 9%, Lisle 9%, Anchor 9%, Downers Grove 9%, Urbana 9%.

*Share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois by headquarters city.*

## How big are colleges and universities in Illinois?

The columns show how they spread across six size ranges.

**Figure: Size of colleges and universities in Illinois.** Six columns for the share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois in each size range: 2-5K 45%, 5-10K 27%, 10-25K 27%, 25-50K 0%, 50-100K 0%, 100K+ 0%.

*Share of listed colleges and universities in Illinois in each size range.*

## More to explore

Other industries in Illinois:

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Higher education elsewhere:

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## How do you reach CIOs, provosts and enrollment leaders at colleges and universities in Illinois?

Pick an organization from the table, then ask your AI agent for the people in the roles you sell to.

```text
Use www.enrich.chat to find CIOs, provosts and enrollment leaders at [company] in Illinois, with titles and verified work emails
```

## Frequently asked questions

### Which colleges and universities are headquartered in Illinois?

They include The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, DeVry University, DePaul University and Illinois State University. The page lists a selection with links to their profiles.

### What technology do colleges and universities in Illinois use?

Tools that stand out include Formstack, Heap Analytics, Adobe Connect and Marin Software.

### How big are colleges and universities in Illinois?

They range from about 2,000 employees to well over 100,000. The columns on this page show the spread.

### Who do you sell to?

Usually CIOs, provosts and enrollment leaders. Ask your AI agent to use www.enrich.chat to find them with verified work emails.

## Try this prompt

Find CIOs, provosts and enrollment leaders

```text
Use www.enrich.chat to find CIOs, provosts and enrollment leaders at [company] in Illinois, with titles and verified work emails
```

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