Best Men's Rugby colleges in Illinois

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8 coaches recruiting Men's Rugby in Illinois

McKendree University

Recognized

Lebanon, Illinois

NCAA D2 · Great Lakes Valley

2.4k students72% accepted$25.2k net price

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Principia College

Somewhat Recognized

Elsah, Illinois

NCAA D3 · St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic

339 students44% accepted$14.9k net price

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Benedictine University

Somewhat Recognized

Lisle, Illinois

NCAA D3 · Northern Athletics Collegiate

2.9k students95% accepted$24.6k net price

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8 coaches recruiting Men's Rugby in Illinois

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Overview

Men's Rugby colleges in Illinois

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs: 3
Coaches recruiting: 8

1Division II
2Division III

Illinois has 3 colleges with Men's Rugby programs. Of those, 1 compete in NCAA Division II and 2 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are McKendree University, Principia College and Benedictine University.

Lowest net pricePrincipia College · $14,904Average yearly cost after aid

Most selectivePrincipia College · 44%Acceptance rate

Largest campusBenedictine University · 2,917Undergraduate students

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Division II · 1

McKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes Valley$25.2k net price · 72% accepted

Division III · 2

Principia CollegeElsah · St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic$14.9k net price · 44% accepted

Benedictine UniversityLisle · Northern Athletics Collegiate$24.6k net price · 95% accepted

Questions

Questions about Men's Rugby colleges in Illinois

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Illinois have Men's Rugby?

3 colleges in Illinois have Men's Rugby programs: 1 Division II and 2 Division III.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Men's Rugby?

1 college in Illinois competes in NCAA Division II Men's Rugby: McKendree University.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Men's Rugby?

2 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Men's Rugby: Benedictine University and Principia College.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Men's Rugby?

Principia College has the lowest average net price at $14,904 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Rugby programs in Illinois compete in?

The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference has the most Men's Rugby programs in Illinois.

How do I contact Men's Rugby coaches in Illinois?

There are 8 coaches recruiting Men's Rugby in Illinois. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Men's Rugby colleges by division in Illinois

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D2 Men's Rugby colleges in Illinois

1 school in Illinois competes in NCAA Division II.

McKendree University

D3 Men's Rugby colleges in Illinois

2 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III.