State Career College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
State Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Gurnee, Illinois, enrolling about 185 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 74.32% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (54.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,376 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 185 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.32%
- First-Generation Students: 59.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 330
State Career College: what the data shows
Common questions about State Career College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is State Career College?
State Career College is located in Gurnee, IL (ZIP 60061).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is State Career College public or private?
State Career College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does State Career College cost?
Average net price after aid: $26,376.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,376 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,376 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,376 |
How big is State Career College?
Total enrollment: 185 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 330 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at State Career College?
150%-time completion rate: 74.32%.
First-year retention: 77.5%.
What do graduates of State Career College earn?
Median earnings: $26,829 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
54.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is State Career College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (23 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (21 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is State Career College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 74.32%; net price $26,376. 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 State Career College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,376
2024 Value
In 2024 State Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,376.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$105,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,376 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 State Career College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.91% 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 State Career 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 State Career 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 | — | — | $17,468 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,992 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,078 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,557 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,463 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,359 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,670 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,848 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,319 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,491 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,724 |
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
State Career College reported total enrollment of about 185 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (54.0%), Hispanic or Latino (30.8%), and White (5.4%). About 54.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at State Career College in 2024 is 185 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 330 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.5%
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 54.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.78% 100% Completion Time
74.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.78% of students graduating from State Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 17% male / 83% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 5% male / 95% female
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: 25% male / 75% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for State Career College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for State Career College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 23 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 21 completions
3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
Most popular programs at State Career College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for State Career College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for State Career College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,225
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
State Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Gurnee, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 185 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (54.0%), Hispanic or Latino (30.8%), White (5.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 74.32%. Approximately 54.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Gurnee, IL 60061
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
State Career College 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 State Career College located?
State Career College is located in Gurnee, IL.
How much does State Career College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $26,376 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at State Career College?
State Career College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 330 students, Black or African American (54.0%), Hispanic or Latino (30.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend State Career College?
About 59.2% of students at State Career College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at State Career College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do State Career College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is State Career College public or private?
State Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Gurnee, IL.
Is State Career College an HBCU?
No. State Career College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is State Career College a tribal college?
No. State Career College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is State Career College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—State Career College reports 30.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is State Career College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for State Career 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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools 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.