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4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

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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 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Northwestern College-Chicago Campus is one of 29 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
The nearest community college is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (1.60 miles away).

	Northwestern College-Chicago Campus	(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	59 staff	112 staff

The student population of 425 has declined by 44% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	425 students	3,722 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	7:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	224 students	1,118 students

# Part-Time Students	201 students	2,604 students


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

% Hispanic	27%	15%

% Black	49%	14%

% White	16%	61%

% Two or more races	2%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.66	0.58

College Completion Rate	27%	-

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

The public in-state tuition of $16,545 is more than the state average of $7,963. 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 $10,732. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$16,545	$7,963

Out-State Tuition Fees	$16,545	$10,732

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$30,000	-

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	-

Acceptance Rate	90%	84%

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.