The Chicago School at San Diego Acceptance Rate & Tuition
The Chicago School at San Diego is a private research university in San Diego, California, enrolling about 2 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,899 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,780
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2 0.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 46.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 57.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1
- Room & Board: $18,536 annual estimate
The Chicago School at San Diego: what the data shows
Common questions about The Chicago School at San Diego, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Chicago School at San Diego?
The Chicago School at San Diego is located in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92101-7903).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego public or private?
The Chicago School at San Diego is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Chicago School at San Diego cost?
Published tuition: $21,780.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $87,120.
How hard is it to get into The Chicago School at San Diego?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Chicago School at San Diego?
Total enrollment: 2 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4 students.
Graduate enrollment: 110 students.
About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of The Chicago School at San Diego earn?
Median earnings: $51,817 six years after entry; $56,899 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
60.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Chicago School at San Diego known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (23 completions)
- Clinical Psychology (7 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (5 completions)
- Psychology, General (3 completions)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; median earnings $56,899 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,780
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Chicago School at San Diego was $21,780.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 The Chicago School at San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,120 4-Year Tuition
$18,536 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,184 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$170,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Chicago School at San Diego.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.00% 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 The Chicago School at San Diego 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 The Chicago School at San Diego in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,712 | $12,712 | — |
| 2022 | $13,224 | $13,224 | — |
| 2023 | $20,844 | $20,844 | — |
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
100.00% Acceptance Rate
1 Total Applicants
1 Students 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
The Chicago School at San Diego reported total enrollment of about 2 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (50.0%), and White (0.0%). About 60.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
0.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Chicago School at San Diego in 2024 is 2 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4 students. Graduate enrollment is about 110 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from The Chicago School at San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 17% male / 83% female
- Clinical Psychology: 14% male / 86% female
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 20% male / 80% 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 The Chicago School at San Diego.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$56,899 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Chicago School at San Diego.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 23 completions
2. Clinical Psychology: 7 completions
3. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 5 completions
4. Psychology, General: 3 completions
5. Applied Behavior Analysis: 3 completions
Most popular programs at The Chicago School at San Diego.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Chicago School at San Diego graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Chicago School at San Diego from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,854
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,381
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Chicago School at San Diego is a private non-profit institution located in San Diego, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 2 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (50.0%), White (0.0%). The admission rate is 100.00%. Approximately 60.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
San Diego, CA 92101-7903
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
The Chicago School at San Diego provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Chicago School at San Diego located?
The Chicago School at San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.
What is The Chicago School at San Diego's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Chicago School at San Diego is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1 applicants and 1 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Chicago School at San Diego cost?
Reported tuition is $21,780 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,536 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Chicago School at San Diego?
The Chicago School at San Diego reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (50.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Chicago School at San Diego?
About 46.4% of students at The Chicago School at San Diego are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Chicago School at San Diego earn?
Median earnings are $51,817 six years after entry and $56,899 ten years after entry.
How much debt do The Chicago School at San Diego students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego public or private?
The Chicago School at San Diego is a private nonprofit institution located in San Diego, CA.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego an HBCU?
No. The Chicago School at San Diego is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego a tribal college?
No. The Chicago School at San Diego is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—The Chicago School at San Diego reports 50.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is The Chicago School at San Diego religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Chicago School at San Diego 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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- San Diego, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.