School Highlights
CAAN Academy of Nursing serves 96 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CAAN Academy of Nursing
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
13 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
8
Student Body
The student population of CAAN Academy of Nursing has grown by 60% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CAAN Academy of Nursing diversity score of 0.11 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 235% over five years.
Total Enrollment
96 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
96 students
1,028 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
96 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
96 students
1,082 students
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
94%
13%
% White
2%
46%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.11
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2022)
25%
36%
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
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 and Highest completion rates.
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