Western Illinois University
RecognizedMacomb, Illinois · NCAA D1 · Ohio Valley
NCAA D1 · Ohio Valley
Colleges
Best Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
Explore colleges in Illinois recruiting Men's Cheerleading athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our cheerleading recruiting platform email every coach for you.
3 coaches recruiting in Illinois
University of Illinois, Chicago
RecognizedChicago, Illinois · NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
McKendree University
RecognizedLebanon, Illinois · NCAA D2 · Great Lakes Valley
NCAA D2 · Great Lakes Valley
Lewis University
Somewhat RecognizedRomeoville, Illinois · NCAA D2 · Great Lakes Valley
NCAA D2 · Great Lakes Valley
Olivet Nazarene University
Somewhat RecognizedBourbonnais, Illinois · NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic
NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic
Aurora University
Somewhat RecognizedAurora, Illinois · NCAA D3 · Northern Athletics Collegiate
NCAA D3 · Northern Athletics Collegiate
Overview
Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified October 2026.
- Programs
- 10
- Coaches recruiting
- 1
- 2Division I
- 2Division II
- 2Division III
- 3NAIA
- 1Junior college
Illinois has 10 colleges with Men's Cheerleading programs: Western Illinois University, University of Illinois, Chicago, McKendree University, Lewis University, Olivet Nazarene University, Aurora University, Greenville University, Judson University, Xavier University and Waubonsee Community College. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 2 in NCAA Division III, 3 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Western Illinois University, University of Illinois, Chicago and McKendree University. Its head coach is Chelsea Lemon at University of Illinois, Chicago. 3 schools compete in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
All programs
Every Men's Cheerleading program in Illinois
Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.
Division I · 2
Division II · 2
Division III · 2
NAIA · 3
Junior college · 1
Questions
Questions about Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Illinois have Men's Cheerleading?
10 colleges in Illinois have Men's Cheerleading programs: 2 Division I, 2 Division II, 2 Division III, 3 NAIA and 1 Junior college.
Which colleges in Illinois have D1 Men's Cheerleading?
2 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I Men's Cheerleading: University of Illinois, Chicago and Western Illinois University.
Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Men's Cheerleading?
2 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II Men's Cheerleading: Lewis University and McKendree University.
Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Men's Cheerleading?
2 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Men's Cheerleading: Aurora University and Greenville University.
Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Men's Cheerleading?
3 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Men's Cheerleading: Judson University, Olivet Nazarene University and Xavier University.
Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Men's Cheerleading?
1 college in Illinois competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Cheerleading: Waubonsee Community College.
What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Men's Cheerleading?
University of Illinois, Chicago has the lowest average net price at $10,852 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Cheerleading programs in Illinois compete in?
The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference has the most Men's Cheerleading programs in Illinois.
Who are the Men's Cheerleading head coaches in Illinois?
Chelsea Lemon (University of Illinois, Chicago).
How do I contact Men's Cheerleading coaches in Illinois?
There are 1 coaches recruiting Men's Cheerleading 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 Cheerleading colleges by division in Illinois
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
2 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
2 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
2 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III.
NAIA Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
3 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.
JUCO Men's Cheerleading colleges in Illinois
1 school in Illinois competes in NJCAA junior college.
