Argosy University-Chicago

www.argosy.edu/chicago

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$15,896

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

15.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

528

43.8% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2018, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Argosy University-Chicago were Clinical Psychology (27 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Chicago. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (61 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Chicago is $13,344, which is $−15,648 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Chicago is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,896.

In 2018, 71% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Chicago received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Chicago was $13,344.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,896

2018 Value

23%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,896. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Chicago grew by 23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Chicago received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 1.43% with respect to 2017, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Chicago was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Argosy University-Chicago had a total enrollment of 528 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago is 231 students and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.36% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.7%) and White Male (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 528 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Chicago is 231 and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 43.8% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2017 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Argosy University-Chicago was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Argosy University-Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
243 enrolled students
White
160 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Chicago is 46% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.36% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 52 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Chicago is black or african american (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Argosy University-Chicago is Clinical Psychology (27 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), and Business (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago in 2018 are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Health (27 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Psychology (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Business (27 degrees), Health (27 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Chicago are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-Chicago.

Most Common (2018)

Mental Health Counseling
25 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
Social Work
7 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common masters degree concentration at Argosy University-Chicago was Mental Health Counseling with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Argosy University-Chicago according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago, which is 0.402 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago in Clinical Psychology, which is 0.688 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Chicago in Mental Health Counseling, which is 5.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Argosy University-Chicago is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
White
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Chicago is black or african american (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

3.28% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded
White Female
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Chicago is black or african american female (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (26 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-Chicago employs 7 Professors, 7 Associate professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Chicago are Male Associate professor (7), Female Professor (5), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Chicago are: Management, with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.56M

2017 Salaries

10.4%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Chicago paid a median of $4.56M in salaries, a 10.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-Chicago paid a total of $1.45M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Argosy University-Chicago were Professor with 7 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 3 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Chicago were Management with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Argosy University-Chicago was Male Associate professor with 7 employees, Female Professor with 5 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-Chicago.