Illinois Media School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Illinois Media School is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.55% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,284 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $27,238 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.55%
  • First-Generation Students: 39.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 151

Illinois Media School: what the data shows

Common questions about Illinois Media School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Illinois Media School?

Illinois Media School is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60631).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Illinois Media School public or private?

Illinois Media School is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Illinois Media School cost?

Average net price after aid: $27,238.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$26,604
$30,001–$48,000$28,069
$48,001–$75,000$29,593

How big is Illinois Media School?

Total enrollment: 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 151 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois Media School?

150%-time completion rate: 79.55%.

First-year retention: 66.7%.

What do graduates of Illinois Media School earn?

Median earnings: $31,958 six years after entry; $38,284 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

55.32% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Illinois Media School known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Illinois Media School a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.55%; median earnings $38,284 at 10 years; net price $27,238. 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 Illinois Media School was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$27,238
2024 Value

In 2024 Illinois Media School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,238.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$108,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$27,238 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 Illinois Media School.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57.45% 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 Illinois Media School 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 Illinois Media School 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——$14,573
2014——$17,327
2015——$18,810
2016——$23,065
2017——$22,455
2018——$23,352
2019——$25,176
2020——$25,410
2021——$32,225
2022——$33,596
2023——$28,935

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

Illinois Media School reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (37.5%), White (34.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). About 55.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Illinois Media School in 2024 is 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 151 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

66.7%
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 Black or African American at 37.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

77.27% 100% Completion Time

79.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 77.27% of students graduating from Illinois Media School completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Radio and Television: 78% male / 22% female
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 75% male / 25% female
  • Sports Communication: 86% male / 14% 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 Illinois Media School.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$38,284 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

24.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

251.38% Return on Investment

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Illinois Media School.

Top Programs by Completions

4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Radio and Television: 41 completions

2. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 20 completions

3. Sports Communication: 7 completions

4. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Illinois Media School.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Illinois Media School graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Illinois Media School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,306

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Illinois Media School is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Radio and Television, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Sports Communication. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (37.5%), White (34.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.55%. Approximately 55.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Chicago, IL 60631

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Illinois Media School 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 Illinois Media School located?

Illinois Media School is located in Chicago, IL.

How much does Illinois Media School cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,238 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Illinois Media School?

Illinois Media School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 151 students, Black or African American (37.5%), White (34.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Illinois Media School?

About 39.3% of students at Illinois Media School are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Illinois Media School earn?

Median earnings are $31,958 six years after entry and $38,284 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois Media School?

The 150%-time completion rate is 79.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Illinois Media School students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Illinois Media School public or private?

Illinois Media School is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL.

Is Illinois Media School an HBCU?

No. Illinois Media School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Illinois Media School a tribal college?

No. Illinois Media School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Illinois Media School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Illinois Media School does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.8%).

Is Illinois Media School religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Illinois Media School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Chicago, 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.