Career Colleges Of Chicago is in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Career Colleges Of Chicago issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical assistant and technician.
Not all applicants to Career Colleges Of Chicago are accepted.
Approximately 238 students study at the school (in 2005). Career Colleges Of Chicago is particularly welcoming to minority students. The school is a largely female school.
Part-time study is common at Career Colleges Of Chicago.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Career opportunity through quality education and innovative training."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Colleges Of Chicago
11 E Adams Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-6301
General Phone: (312) 895-6300
Admissions Phone: (312) 895-6317
Financial Aid Phone: (312) 895-6305
Career Colleges Of Chicago awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information technology, computer networking |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporting |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Colleges Of Chicago in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Career Colleges Of Chicago had a total enrollment of 238 students (198 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 65% |
| Part-Time | 35% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 566 | 422 | 75% | 422 | 100% |
| Men | 62 | 30 | 48% | 30 | 100% |
| Women | 504 | 392 | 78% | 392 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (312) 895-6317
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Career Colleges Of Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (312) 895-6305
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Colleges Of Chicago Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
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