The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,388

2017 Average Net Price

$21,317

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

14.7%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

753

79.7% Full-Time

About

The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago were Fashion Merchandising (28 degrees awarded), Graphic Design (21 degrees), and Fashion & Apparel Design (19 degrees).

In 2018, 193 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is $17,388, which is $2,447 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was 14.7%, corresponding to 441 out of the 2998 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is $17,388

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,317.

In 2017, 93% of undergraduate students attending The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,388

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was $17,388.

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,317

2017 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,317. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago grew by 12.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Illinois Institute of Art-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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2016, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Illinois Institute of Art-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.

14.7%

2015 Default Rate

441

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was 14.7%, which represents 441 out of the 2998 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

The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago had a total enrollment of 753 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is 600 students and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.3% Black or African American, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% White, 2.39% Asian, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (18%) and White Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 753 students. The full-time enrollment at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is 600 and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

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 The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
326 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students
White
172 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is 43.3% Black or African American, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% White, 2.39% Asian, 1.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.2% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 22 students (2.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 57 more women than men received degrees from The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is Fashion Merchandising (28 degrees awarded), followed by Graphic Design (21 degrees) and Fashion & Apparel Design (19 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in 2018 are Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), and Business (36 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 The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees), and Business (36 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Fashion Merchandising
28 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
21 degrees awarded
Fashion & Apparel Design
19 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was Fashion Merchandising with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 68 degrees were awarded to men at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 13 degrees were awarded to men at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in Graphic Design, which is 0.722 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 27 degrees were awarded to men at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in Fashion Merchandising, which is 3 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is Female and White (64.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

5.7% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is white female (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (39 degrees).

Operations

The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago employs 17 Instructors. Most academics at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.51M

2017 Salaries

17.4%

decline from 2016

In 2017, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago paid a median of $7.51M in salaries, a 17.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.5% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 22.7% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago paid a total of $1.26M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.

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