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CET Chicago

Overview of CET Chicago

CET is found in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at CET.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in construction trades.

CET Selectivity

CET accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 412 in 2007-2008 at the school. CET has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting CET

CET Chicago
3333 W. Arthington Ste 510
Chicago, IL 60624
General Phone: (408) 287-7924

CET Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology221medical assistant
Construction Trades148property management
Office and Administration0administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2212
Award of less than 1 academic year1481

CET Student Body

In 2007-2008, CET had a total enrollment of 412 students (620 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White0%
Black96%
Hispanic3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1910%
20-2116%
22-2422%
25-2921%
30-3412%
35-398%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

CET Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time87 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating87%

CET Room and Board (2007)

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.

CET Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
CET participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2332839)

CET Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

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CET Highlights

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What Sets CET Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%CET Minority % of student body
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%CET % of degrees in construction trades
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%CET Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%CET Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education

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