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Generations College

  • Generations College is a private two-year college in Chicago, Illinois. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the National Court Reporters Association and American Bar Association.

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
239 staff
School Calendar

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
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
468 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
503 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
468 students
1,091 students
# 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
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
54%
13%
% White
22%
47%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,820 is less than the state average of $14,261. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,820
$14,261
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,740
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

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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 4 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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For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,087 per year for in-state students and $9,490 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,243 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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