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Generations College

School Highlights

Generations College serves 503 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Generations College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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 not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Generations College has grown by 82% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Generations College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
503 students
3,270 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
468 students
1,007 students
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# Part-Time Students
35 students
2,747 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Generations College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
503 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
468 students
1,007 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
12%
26%
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% Black
56%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Generations College and the percentage of Black community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
22%
47%
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% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
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% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Generations College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Generations College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Generations College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1389%
0.4%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Generations College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Generations College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,820 is less than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,820
$14,511
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Generations College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Illinois by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Generations College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,740
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Generations College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Generations College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Generations College cost?
Generations College's private state tuition is approximately $12,820.
In what neighborhood is Generations College located?
Generations College is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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