School Highlights
Midwestern Career College serves 887 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Midwestern Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midwestern Career College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
42 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Midwestern Career College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Midwestern Career College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
887 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
887 students
1,028 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
887 students
1,082 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
28%
% Black
32%
13%
% White
11%
46%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
32%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
38%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,141
$7,618
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,160
$4,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midwestern Career College's ranking?
Midwestern Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
Recent Articles
As Four-Year Colleges Enter Short-Term Training, Should You Still Choose a Community College?
As universities expand short-term workforce certificates, learn how community colleges compare on cost, flexibility, employer partnerships, and career outcomes.
What New Federal Aid Rules Mean for Short-Term Training Choices
Learn how new federal financial aid rules affect short-term workforce training programs and what prospective community college students should consider before enrolling.
Childcare, Transportation, and Food Support: Services That Drive Community College Completion
Learn how childcare, transportation, food assistance, and other basic needs services help community college students stay enrolled and graduate.
