- Taylor Business Institute (TBI) is a small family owned college located in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is ideal for students who are seeking a culturally sensitive environment and personalized attention while acquiring an associate degree and workforce skills. It is regionally accredited(HLC), provides flexible schedule, hands-on training, small class size, and diverse environments. Scholarships and tuition relief plans are available for students who qualify.
School Highlights
Taylor Business Institute serves 467 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,175
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Taylor Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Taylor Business Institute
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
17 staff
227 staff

Student Body
The student population of Taylor Business Institute has grown by 340% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Taylor Business Institute diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 50% over five years.
Total Enrollment
467 students
3,270 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1

# Full-Time Students
467 students
1,007 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
467 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
467 students
1,007 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
% Asian
n/a
6%

% Hispanic
1%
26%

% Black
5%
13%

% White
n/a
47%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
82%
1%

% Unknown races
12%
4%


Diversity Score
1.00
0.69

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5556%
0.4%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $11,175 is less than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,175
$14,511

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
23%
82%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,359
$7,550

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,184
$3,881

Acceptance Rate
89%
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 Notes
Taylor Business Institute`s mission is to serve the needs of
underrepresented students by providing them the following:
- A safe, reassuring place to take college courses in a small, supportive education space,
- Associate of applied science degrees that prepare the college`s graduates with workforce skills,
- A first step associate degree that can become a TBI graduate`s stepping stone into a bachelor`s degree,
- Affordable education. Students who can establish need may be able to attend TBI with full grantsand
- A diverse student body with students attending from over 30 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Taylor Business Institute cost?
Taylor Business Institute's private state tuition is approximately $11,175.
What schools are Taylor Business Institute often compared to?
Taylor Business Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Taylor Business Institute?
The acceptance rate of Taylor Business Institute is 89%, which is equal to the state average of 89%.
What is Taylor Business Institute's ranking?
Taylor Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Taylor Business Institute located?
Taylor Business Institute is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.
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