HVAC Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
HVAC Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 285 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (71.6%) and Black or African American (20.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,403 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 285 49.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.00%
- First-Generation Students: 63.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 403
HVAC Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about HVAC Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is HVAC Technical Institute?
HVAC Technical Institute is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60632-4457).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is HVAC Technical Institute public or private?
HVAC Technical Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does HVAC Technical Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,403.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,187 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,954 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,074 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,869 |
| $110,001+ | $24,268 |
How big is HVAC Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 285 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 403 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at HVAC Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 86.00%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,851.
54.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is HVAC Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (138 completions)
- Electrician (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is HVAC Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.00%; net price $20,403. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at HVAC Technical Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,403
2024 Value
In 2024 HVAC Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,403.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,403 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for HVAC Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.00% 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 HVAC Technical Institute 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 HVAC Technical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $16,945 |
| 2016 | — | — | $21,186 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,473 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,370 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,105 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22,340 |
| 2021 | — | — | $22,992 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,577 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,216 |
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
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 & Student Demographics
HVAC Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 285 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 97% male and 3% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (20.0%), and White (4.6%). About 54.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at HVAC Technical Institute in 2024 is 285 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 403 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 71.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
86.00% 100% Completion Time
86.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 86.00% of students graduating from HVAC Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- Electrician: 100% male / 0% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for HVAC Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$6,851 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for HVAC Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 138 completions
2. Electrician: 36 completions
Most popular programs at HVAC Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for HVAC Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for HVAC Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,896
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
HVAC Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 285 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (20.0%), White (4.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.00%. Approximately 54.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Chicago, IL 60632-4457
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.00% graduation rate, HVAC Technical Institute 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 HVAC Technical Institute located?
HVAC Technical Institute is located in Chicago, IL.
How much does HVAC Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,403 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at HVAC Technical Institute?
HVAC Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 403 students, Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (20.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend HVAC Technical Institute?
About 63.9% of students at HVAC Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at HVAC Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 86.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do HVAC Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,851.
Is HVAC Technical Institute public or private?
HVAC Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is HVAC Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. HVAC Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is HVAC Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. HVAC Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is HVAC Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—HVAC Technical Institute reports 71.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is HVAC Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for HVAC Technical Institute 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
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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.