- 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 33:1.
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
3,095 students
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
531 students
1,013 students
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
531 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
531 students
1,082 students
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
44%
28%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
13%
46%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
38%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,600
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
80%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$8,029
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,806
$4,618
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
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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