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The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA·Private nonprofit·337 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

46%
Accept
337
Students
N/A
Net Price
0%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$20,000
Debt

About This School

The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 337 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 46% of applicants. In-state tuition is $21,780 per year. The graduation rate is 0%.

Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, focused academic environment — with just 324 undergrads, you're likely to get personalized attention that larger institutions rarely offer. The median debt at graduation of $10,250 is genuinely low, which is a real financial win in a city where cost of living is brutal. That said, the 40% acceptance rate signals this isn't highly selective, so dig into graduation rates and career outcomes for your specific program before committing.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,016

Popular Programs

Psychology81%
Social Sciences12%
Health Professions1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$21,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,780
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants56%
Median debt at graduation$20,000

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
0%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black27%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian1%
Two or more races8%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (337 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

The Chicago School at Los Angeles

707 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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