The Chicago School at Chicago
- Earnings (10yr)
- $56,899 B+
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Acceptance Rate
- 34% A
- Admits roughly 34% — highly selective
- Enrollment
- 21
Bottom line: A A- overall grade — strong outcomes across the board.
What The Data Says
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An A- overall — top 14% of all U.S. colleges on measured outcomes.
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Earnings 40% above the national college median.
About The Chicago School at Chicago
The Chicago School at Chicago is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 21
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Psychology
Why students choose The Chicago School at Chicago
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 34% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Net price isn't reported for this school — check the cost section for what data exists.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $56,899 ten years after enrolling — 40% above the typical college, against $20,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective The Chicago School at Chicago is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into The Chicago School at Chicago? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
The Chicago School at Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 34%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 34%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $8,692
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 3:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.75
- First-Gen Students
- 46%
- Applicants
- 43
- Admitted
- 3
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend The Chicago School at Chicago? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at The Chicago School at Chicago is listed at $21,780 before any financial aid is applied. The median graduate leaves with about $20,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $21,780
- Out-of-State
- $21,780
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 55%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 71%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is The Chicago School at Chicago Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of The Chicago School at Chicago earn a median of $56,899, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $51,817
- 8 Years
- $55,622
- 10 Years
- $56,899
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.35x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 12%
Earnings Trajectory
How The Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $5,162,751
- Investment Income
- $-8,069,185
Top Programs
The fields The Chicago School at Chicago awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Psychology 100% $42,181 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for The Chicago School at Chicago's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C+Occupational Therapist$96,370 · 12% growthResilient 96
- C+Clinical Psychologist$96,100 · 11% growthResilient 96
- C-Detective$89,930 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- B-Speech-Language Pathologist$89,290 · 19% growthResilient 82
- CCollege Professor$84,380 · 8% growthResilient 96
- C-UX Designer$83,240 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CMarket Research Analyst$74,680 · 13% growthAdaptable 64
- CSpecial Ed Teacher$65,910 · 2% growthResilient 96
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into The Chicago School at Chicago? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
The Chicago School at Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 34%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend The Chicago School at Chicago? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at The Chicago School at Chicago is listed at $21,780 before any financial aid is applied. The median graduate leaves with about $20,000 in federal student loans.
Is The Chicago School at Chicago Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of The Chicago School at Chicago earn a median of $56,899, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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