F
Poor
Score: 30/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
22/100 · earnings-weighted

Generations College

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60602
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 6%
Outcomes
F
20/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
D
35/100
Experience
F
19/100
Prestige
F
13/100

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

317
Total Enrollment
6%
Graduation Rate
15%
Retention Rate
28.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Generations College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,706
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,406
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,250
Median debt at graduation
10.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
70%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 73% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 31st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). 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 Generations College

Median pay of associate'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
Legal Support Services$43,061$48,423+8%#36 of 109#48$23,730
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,031$40,226-14%#344 of 426#362$20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$17,776————$30,000

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

The Generations College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $295,141
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,574/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,000 $12,000

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
78%
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

317
Total Students
94%
Women
14%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Hispanic 9%
Black 58%
Asian 2%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 4%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 86%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 14%
25-64 (Adult) 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Generations College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Generations College?
Tuition at Generations College is $12,000 for in-state students and $12,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Generations College?
The graduation rate at Generations College is 6%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Generations College a good school?
Generations College has a Repit College Score of 30/100 (Grade: F). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Generations College?
Generations College has a total enrollment of 317 students.

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