C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

The Chicago School at Chicago

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60654
The Chicago School at Chicago campus, Chicago, IL
The Chicago School at Chicago campus, Chicago, IL. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
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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+
77/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
C
41/100

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

1,243
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
33%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The Chicago School at Chicago, 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
54.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused 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 The Chicago School at Chicago

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%#304 of 1027#330$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: $389,083
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,975/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where The Chicago School at Chicago Ranks

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

#13
Forensic Psychology
of 17 schools
#20
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
of 26 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

1,243
Total Students
81%
Women
61%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 17%
Black 14%
Asian 7%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The Chicago School at Chicago?
The Chicago School at Chicago has an acceptance rate of 33%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend The Chicago School at Chicago?
Tuition at The Chicago School at Chicago 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 Chicago?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is The Chicago School at Chicago a good school?
The Chicago School at Chicago has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (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 (C): 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 Chicago?
The Chicago School at Chicago has a total enrollment of 1,243 students.

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