Argosy University-Chicago

www.argosy.edu/chicago

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$15,896

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

15.6%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

528

43.8% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

6.25%

2 Graduates

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Chicago is $13,344.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,896.

In 2018, 71% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Chicago received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Chicago was $13,344.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2018 Argosy University-Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,896. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Chicago grew by 23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,328

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-Chicago was of $6,328 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.768% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Chicago received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 1.43% with respect to 2017, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Chicago was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Argosy University-Chicago had a total enrollment of 528 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago is 231 students and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.36% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%) and Asian Male (7.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.6%) and White Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 528 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago is 231 and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Argosy University-Chicago was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Argosy University-Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
243 enrolled students
White
160 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Chicago is 46% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.36% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 52 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Chicago is black or african american (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Argosy University-Chicago is Clinical Psychology (27 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), and Business (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Registered nurses (1,653,164 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,081 people), Other managers (947,016 people), Financial managers (567,528 people), and Chief executives & legislators (464,689 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago in 2018 are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Health (27 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Health (27 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,171,208 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,209,917 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (696,511 people), Computer Systems Design (676,712 people), and Outpatient care centers (608,182 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-Chicago.

Most Common (2018)

General Psychology
2 degrees awarded
General Business
1 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Argosy University-Chicago was General Psychology with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Argosy University-Chicago according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago, which is 0.402 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago in Mental Health Counseling, which is 5.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 5% of students graduating from Argosy University-Chicago completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 5% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
White
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Chicago is black or african american (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

3.28% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
74 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Chicago is white female (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (74 degrees).

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Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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