C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

The Chicago School at Los Angeles

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Los Angeles, California 90017
🌐 https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/in-the-community/locations/
The Chicago School at Los Angeles — acceptance rate 40%, tuition $18,576
The Chicago School at Los Angeles — acceptance rate 40%, tuition $18,576
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
B+
80/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,392
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The Chicago School at Los Angeles, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,899
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,817
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
56.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Psychology$39,596$53,952+6%#305 of 1027#602$28,125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $586,499
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,590/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90014 (4.0% cap, Los Angeles)

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🏆 Where The Chicago School at Los Angeles Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11
Forensic Psychology
of 17 schools
#12
Psychology, Other
of 16 schools
#14
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
of 26 schools
#17
Developmental and Child Psychology
of 23 schools
#27
Applied Behavior Analysis
of 40 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $18,576 $18,576

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,392
Total Students
83%
Women
33%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 18%
Black 25%
Asian 5%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 7%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 82%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 33%
25-64 (Adult) 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The Chicago School at Los Angeles?
The Chicago School at Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend The Chicago School at Los Angeles?
Tuition at The Chicago School at Los Angeles is $18,576 for in-state students and $18,576 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The Chicago School at Los Angeles?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is The Chicago School at Los Angeles a good school?
The Chicago School at Los Angeles has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend The Chicago School at Los Angeles?
The Chicago School at Los Angeles has a total enrollment of 3,392 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology