- 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 53%.
School Overview
Coyne College
(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
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
239 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
4
Student Body
Total Enrollment
531 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
531 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
792 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
531 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
2%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
26%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
13%
47%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,600
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,806
$4,618
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: 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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