School Highlights
CAAN Academy of Nursing serves 116 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CAAN Academy of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
CAAN Academy of Nursing
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
239 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
4
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CAAN Academy of Nursing has grown by 93% over five years.
The CAAN Academy of Nursing diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 418% over five years.
Total Enrollment
116 students
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
116 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
91%
13%
% White
2%
47%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2022)
25%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,446
$7,970
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAAN Academy of Nursing's ranking?
CAAN Academy of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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