Explore Metro Chicago Hillel
Metro Chicago Hillel is the center for Jewish life for college students at many Chicago-based schools. Our campus and cross-campus programming, including Silverstein Base Lincoln Park, Base Logan Square, the Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville and the Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop, contributes to the strength of our Jewish community and creates a welcoming environment for every student to embrace Jewish traditions while exploring their own Jewish identity. We inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life by serving the cultural, religious and social needs of our diverse community.This Hillel serves: Columbia College Chicago; DePaul University; University of Illinois, Chicago; Loyola University, Chicago; Loyola University Law School; Loyola University, Professional Schools; Aurora University; John Marshall Law School; North Park University; Harper College; Chicago School of Professional Psychology; College of Lake County; Chicago Kent School of Law; DePaul University Law School; Oakton Community College; Roosevelt University; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Northeastern Illinois University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Lake Forest College; Illinois Wesleyan University
Undergraduate Enrollment
400 Jewish Students (1.8%*)
21,814 Students
*Percent of population
21,814 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
100 Jewish Students (0.9%*)
11,415 Students
*Percent of population
11,415 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 79%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $11,178
- Tuition Out-of-State $26,200
- Out-of-State/Int’l 4% / 7%
- Greek Life Yes
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].