Midwestern Career College

100 S Wacker Dr, LL1-50
Chicago, IL 60202
Top-Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Midwestern Career College serves 649 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • 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

Midwestern Career College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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 for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
239 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Midwestern Career College has grown by 353% over five years.
The Midwestern Career College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
649 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
649 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
649 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
28%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
n/a
47%
% Hawaiian
12%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
32%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,141
$7,970
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,160
$4,500
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

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 and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

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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