Generations College
Generations College is a private two-year college in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 310 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $12,700 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,894 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 310 90.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 10.71%
Generations College: what the data shows
Common questions about Generations College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Generations College?
Generations College is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60602-4405).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Generations College public or private?
Generations College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Generations College cost?
Published tuition: $12,700.
Average net price after aid: $18,894.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,723 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,710 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,800.
How big is Generations College?
Total enrollment: 310 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Generations College?
150%-time completion rate: 10.71%.
First-year retention: 26.1%.
What do graduates of Generations College earn?
Median earnings: $31,406 six years after entry; $34,706 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,250.
70.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Generations College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (60 completions)
- CIP 520201 (26 completions)
- CIP 220302 (14 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (11 completions)
- CIP 520701 (7 completions)
- CIP 220303 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Generations College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 10.71%; median earnings $34,706 at 10 years; net price $18,894. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$12,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Generations College was $12,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,894
2024 Value
In 2024 Generations College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,894.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,576 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,894 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Generations College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
70.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.71% 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 Generations College 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 Generations College 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 | $12,820 | $12,820 | $17,824 |
| 2014 | $12,820 | $12,820 | $15,457 |
| 2015 | $12,660 | $12,660 | $19,786 |
| 2016 | $12,660 | $12,660 | $19,205 |
| 2017 | $12,660 | $12,660 | $20,140 |
| 2018 | $12,660 | $12,660 | $14,970 |
| 2019 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $18,211 |
| 2020 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $19,233 |
| 2021 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $18,175 |
| 2022 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $17,888 |
| 2023 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $19,558 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Generations College in 2024 is 310 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
26.1%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.93% 100% Completion Time
10.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.93% of students graduating from Generations College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Generations College.
Return on Investment
$25,250 Median Student Debt
$34,706 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
72.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
359.22% Return on Investment
7.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Generations College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 26 completions
CIP 22.0302: 14 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 11 completions
CIP 52.0701: 7 completions
CIP 22.0303: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 60 completions
Most popular programs at Generations College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Generations College graduates.
About
Generations College is a private non-profit institution located in Chicago, IL, offering 6 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 310 students. The institution maintains a 10.71% graduation rate. Approximately 70.03% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Chicago, IL 60602-4405
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 10.71% graduation rate at Generations College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Generations College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $12,700 and average net price is $18,894 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Generations College earn?
Median earnings are $31,406 six years after entry and $34,706 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Generations College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 10.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Generations College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,250.
How big is Generations College?
Total enrollment is about 310 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Generations College public or private?
Generations College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is Generations College an HBCU?
No. Generations College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Generations College a tribal college?
No. Generations College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Generations College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Generations College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.9%).
Is Generations College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Generations College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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.