Northwestern College-Chicago Campus

4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Tel: (773) 777-4220

School Highlights

Northwestern College-Chicago Campus serves 425 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Northwestern College-Chicago Campus is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
The nearest community college to Northwestern College-Chicago Campus is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (1.6 miles away).

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Northwestern College-Chicago Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Northwestern College-Chicago Campus	(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	59 staff	123 staff

The student population of Northwestern College-Chicago Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwestern College-Chicago Campus diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	425 students	3,999 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	7:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	224 students	1,386 students

# Part-Time Students	201 students	2,613 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	-
% Asian	2%	4%

% Hispanic	27%	16%

% Black	49%	14%

% White	16%	60%

% Two or more races	2%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.66	0.59

College Completion Rate	27%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,800	$31,800

The public in-state tuition of $16,545 is more than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,545 is more than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$16,545	$7,978

Out-State Tuition Fees	$16,545	$10,454

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$30,000	$7,736

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$4,000

Acceptance Rate	90%	89%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

With three campuses conveniently serving more than 2100 students in the greater Chicago area, Northwestern Business College provides a solid, career-focused education in some of the fastest growing professions. In as little as one to two years, NBC students can earn their certificate or degree and begin working in their chosen fields. Founded in 1902 to provide men and women with the specialized training necessary for a successful career in business and to support Chicago's rapidly growing business community, NBC continues to pursue the basic principles of its founder: to meet the needs of students who are career-oriented. The Professional and Continuing Education Center offers non-credit courses focusing on professions regulated by the state. These courses provide training and education that prepares you to earn or maintain your license as a real estate agent, property appraiser, home inspector, or insurance agent. Northwestern Business College offers focused programs that target the nation's fastest growing careers. Many NBC students have to balance work, school, family, and other obligations. We offer day, evening and weekend classes, allowing you maximum options for completing your coursework. Northwestern Business College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The nearest community college to Northwestern College-Chicago Campus is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (1.6 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.