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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Los Angeles, CA

The Chicago School at Los Angeles

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

Annual Tuition

$20,844

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

40.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

N/A

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$56,899

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Los Angeles, CA. 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 Los Angeles is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
85.2%
14.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
42.0%
Black
21.0%
Hispanic
20.1%
Two or more
7.7%
Unknown
5.6%
International
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%

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 Recipients60.6%
Using Federal Loans31.3%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$3,948
Avg. Pell Grant$3,248
Avg. Institutional Grant$1,250
Students Receiving Grants100.0%

* 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

11.1%

Success

N/A

In-State Cost

$20,844

Age 25+ Students

67.0%

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
Los Angeles (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

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

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

Living In Los Angeles

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,777

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,006

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,544

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.