Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,700 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,700 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,660 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,558 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 78.22% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.32% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Generations College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,700
Books and supplies
$1,050
Fees and remainder
$11,910
Sticker price
$25,660
Average net price
$19,558
Average aid coverage
24%
$6,102 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Generations College pays approximately $19,558 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Generations College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Generations College net price
$19,558
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Generations College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,700 and average net price at $19,558. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,700
Current net price
$19,558
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Generations College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$34,706
Undergraduates
317
10-Year Median Earnings - Generations College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Generations College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Generations College?
Undergraduates
317
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
78.22%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.32%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 78.22% of Generations College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.32% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Generations College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Generations College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Generations College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Generations College is listed at 29 E. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602-4405. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Generations College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generations College | Not available | $12,700 | $19,558 | $34,706 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Generations College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Generations College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Generations College tuition?
Generations College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,700.
What is Generations College's average net price?
Generations College's average net price in the local dataset is $19,558.
What does Generations College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,106 for Generations College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Generations College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,706 for Generations College.
Is Generations College accredited?
Generations College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Generations College?
The local dataset lists 317 undergraduate students at Generations College.
What percentage of Generations College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Generations College in the local dataset is 78.22%.
What is the federal loan rate at Generations College?
The federal loan rate for Generations College in the local dataset is 34.32%.
Where should I verify Generations College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Generations College or the latest official federal education data.