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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Chicago, IL

The Chicago School at Chicago

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$20,844

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

33.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

N/A

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$56,899

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

The Chicago School at Chicago is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Chicago, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $20,844, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$83,376

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

3.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$26,899

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$185,614

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$454,604

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at The Chicago School at Chicago is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
80.7%
19.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
48.4%
Black
22.6%
White
12.9%
Unknown
6.5%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
International
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$20,844

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30kNot Reported
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients47.1%
Using Federal Loans79.4%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

N/A

In-State Cost

$20,844

Age 25+ Students

38.7%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

199 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.