- Coyne College was a private for-profit college in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1899 and closed in March 2022.
School Highlights
Coyne College served 531 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 54%.
School Overview
Coyne College
(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 for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1899
Total Faculty
43 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
Student Body
Total Enrollment
531 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
531 students
1,028 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
531 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
531 students
1,082 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
44%
28%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
13%
46%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,600
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,806
$4,618
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Coyne College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.coynecollege.edu/disclosures/
Frequently Asked Questions
In what neighborhood is Coyne College located?
Coyne College is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.
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