Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $28,935 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 59.78% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 66.30% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Illinois Media School pays approximately $28,935 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 Illinois Media School?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Illinois Media School net price
$28,935
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Illinois Media School Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $28,935. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$28,935
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 Illinois Media School in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,284
Undergraduates
36
10-Year Median Earnings - Illinois Media School vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Illinois Media School graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Illinois Media School?
Undergraduates
36
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
59.78%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
66.30%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 59.78% of Illinois Media School students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 66.30% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Illinois Media School
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.
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Accreditation
Illinois Media School lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 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
Illinois Media School is listed at 8501 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60631. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Illinois Media School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Media School | Not available | Not available | $28,935 | $38,284 |
| 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 Illinois Media School's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Illinois Media School in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Illinois Media School's average net price?
Illinois Media School's average net price in the local dataset is $28,935.
What does Illinois Media School cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $28,275 for Illinois Media School students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Illinois Media School's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,284 for Illinois Media School.
Is Illinois Media School accredited?
Illinois Media School's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Illinois Media School?
The local dataset lists 36 undergraduate students at Illinois Media School.
What percentage of Illinois Media School students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Illinois Media School in the local dataset is 59.78%.
What is the federal loan rate at Illinois Media School?
The federal loan rate for Illinois Media School in the local dataset is 66.30%.
Where should I verify Illinois Media School data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Illinois Media School or the latest official federal education data.