Midwestern Career College

203 N LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60601
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Midwestern Career College serves 887 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Midwestern Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midwestern Career College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
Total Faculty
42 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Midwestern Career College has grown by 398% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Midwestern Career College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
887 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
887 students
1,028 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
887 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
887 students
1,082 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
28%
% Black
32%
13%
% White
11%
46%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
32%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
38%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,141
$7,970
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,160
$4,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midwestern Career College's ranking?
Midwestern Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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