Capital Area Career Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Capital Area Career Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Springfield, Illinois, enrolling about 161 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,797 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,075. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,357 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,075
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,797 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.44% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 161 90.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- First-Generation Students: 53.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 465
- Applicants (IPEDS): 54
- Room & Board: $20,210 annual estimate
Capital Area Career Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Capital Area Career Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Capital Area Career Center?
Capital Area Career Center is located in Springfield, IL (ZIP 62712-3803).
Is Capital Area Career Center public or private?
Capital Area Career Center is a Public institution.
How much does Capital Area Career Center cost?
Published tuition: $12,075.
Average net price after aid: $16,797.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,100 |
| $110,001+ | $20,495 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,300.
How hard is it to get into Capital Area Career Center?
Admission rate: 94.44%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Capital Area Career Center?
Total enrollment: 161 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 465 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Capital Area Career Center?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 90.0%.
What do graduates of Capital Area Career Center earn?
Median earnings: $50,684 six years after entry; $55,357 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
60.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Capital Area Career Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (98 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Capital Area Career Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.44%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $55,357 at 10 years; net price $16,797. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,075
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capital Area Career Center was $12,075.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,797
2024 Value
In 2024 Capital Area Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,797.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,797 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,300 4-Year Tuition
$20,210 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$116 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,401 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$129,604 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Capital Area Career Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Capital Area Career Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Capital Area Career Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $9,227 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,751 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,165 |
| 2023 | $11,670 | $11,670 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.44% Acceptance Rate
54 Total Applicants
54 Students Admitted
10 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.52% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Capital Area Career Center reported total enrollment of about 161 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.8%), Black or African American (45.3%), and Two or More Races (6.2%). About 60.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Capital Area Career Center in 2024 is 161 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 465 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.59% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.59% of students graduating from Capital Area Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 6% male / 94% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Capital Area Career Center.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$55,357 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
723.91% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Capital Area Career Center.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 98 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Capital Area Career Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Capital Area Career Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Capital Area Career Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,848
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Capital Area Career Center is a public institution located in Springfield, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 161 students. Student body composition includes White (47.8%), Black or African American (45.3%), Two or More Races (6.2%). The admission rate is 94.44%. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 60.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Springfield, IL 62712-3803
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Capital Area Career Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Capital Area Career Center located?
Capital Area Career Center is located in Springfield, IL.
What is Capital Area Career Center's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Capital Area Career Center is 94.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 54 applicants and 54 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Capital Area Career Center cost?
Reported tuition is $12,075 and average net price is $16,797 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,210 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Capital Area Career Center?
Capital Area Career Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 465 students, White (47.8%), Black or African American (45.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Capital Area Career Center?
About 53.8% of students at Capital Area Career Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Capital Area Career Center earn?
Median earnings are $50,684 six years after entry and $55,357 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Capital Area Career Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Capital Area Career Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Capital Area Career Center public or private?
Capital Area Career Center is a public institution located in Springfield, IL.
Is Capital Area Career Center an HBCU?
No. Capital Area Career Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Capital Area Career Center a tribal college?
No. Capital Area Career Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Capital Area Career Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Capital Area Career Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Springfield, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.