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Chicago ORT Technical Institute

5440 Fargo Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

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Overview

OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 04118400
Director: Marina Chudnovsky
Fax: (847) 324-5580
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
Calendar System: Differs by Program
Highest Degree: Associate's
Local Area: Small City
Student Enrollment: 673

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Student Services Offered

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Academic or Career Counseling Services
Employment Services
Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

Website:

www.zg-ort.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training

Facilities and Programs Offered

Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

Basic Classification

- Associates--Private Not-For-Profit

Undergraduate Profile Classification

- Higher Full-Time Two-Year

Enrollment Classification

- Very High Undergraduate

Size Classification

- Small Two-Year

Other Nearby Campus Locations

Los Angeles Ort College - Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA 91411

1,747 Miles Away
Los Angeles Ort College-Los Angeles Campus

Los Angeles, CA 90048

1,745 Miles Away

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Chicago Ort Technical Institute directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
Accounting Degree	-	9	Request Information
Bookkeeping Degree	18	-	Request Information

Communication Technology

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Degree	15	-	Request Information

Computer and Information Sciences

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
Computer Systems Networking Degree	8	-	Request Information

Engineering Technology

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
Cad Drafting Degree	7	-	Request Information

English Language and Literature

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
English Language and Literature Degree	263	-	Request Information

Health and Clinical Professions

	Certificate	Associate	More Actions
Pharmacy Technician Degree	14	-	Request Information
Medical Assistant Degree	45	-	Request Information

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

The Chicago Ort Technical Institute admissions office phone number is (847) 324-5588 x23. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00

College Credits Accepted

AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

Open Admission Policy

- Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 673

- Undergraduate: 673

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

- Male: 213

- Female: 311

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

Undergraduate Gender

- Male: 213

- Female: 311

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

- Full-Time: 524

- Part-Time: 0

Undergraduate Attendance

- Full-Time: 524

- Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	363	54%
American Indian	1	0.1%
Black	6	0.9%
Asian	76	11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	30	4%
Hispanic	2	0.3%
White	129	19%
Unknown	40	6%

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	2	0.4%
Ages 18-19	15	3%
Ages 20-21	43	8%
Ages 22-24	67	13%
Ages 25-29	87	17%
Ages 30-34	84	16%
Ages 35-39	60	11%
Ages 40-49	98	19%
Ages 50-65	63	12%
Age Over 65	5	1%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Overall Student Graduation Rate
74%
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Full-Time Students Retention Rate
75%
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Transfer Out Rate of Students
10%
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Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

Full-Time Students: 75%

Overall Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
All Students	74%

Graduation Rates By Gender

	(%) of Entering Class
Male	63%
Female	83%

Graduation Rates By Race

	(%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien	70%
Black	-
Asian	56%
Hispanic	33%
White	85%
Unknown	67%

Tuition & Fees

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered

The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.

	Tuition and Fees	Avg Program Completion
English Language and Literature 720 Contact Hours	$5,650	9 Months
Medical Assistant 720 Contact Hours	$10,200	9 Months
Bookkeeping 720 Contact Hours	$10,350	9 Months
Computer Graphics 720 Contact Hours	$10,050	9 Months
Computer Systems Networking 720 Contact Hours	$10,100	9 Months
Pharmacy Technician 720 Contact Hours	$10,200	9 Months

Net Price Calculator

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Chicago Ort Technical Institute, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.zg-ort.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
Average Net Price	$9,309	$8,063	$7,866
$0 - $30,000	$9,514	$8,169	$7,913
$30,000 - $48,000	$11,934	$10,628	$7,417

Breakdown of Expenses: English Language and Literature

The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the English Language and Literature program at Chicago Ort Technical Institute over the past several years.

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees	$5,500	$5,550	$5,000
Books and Supplies	$150	$150	$150

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Off Campus Housing Expenses
Room and Board	$7,362	$4,842	$4,842
Other Expenses	$4,059	$3,492	$3,492
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$4,185	$3,600	$3,600

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Total Expenses
Off Campus	$17,071	$14,034	$13,484
Off Campus with Family	$9,835	$9,300	$8,750

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

% Receiving Any Financial Aid
87%
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Avg. Grant or Scholarship Amount
$3,345/yr
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Avg. Student Loan Amount
$1,952/yr
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Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Chicago Ort Technical Institute financial aid office phone number is (847) 324-5588 x13. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

	# Receiving Aid	% Receiving Aid	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	627	87%	-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid	627	87%	$3,345
All Federal Grants	627	87%	$3,247
Pell Grants	625	86%	$3,232
Other Federal Grants	2	0%	$7,750
Institutional Grants & Scholarships	55	8%	$1,119
All Student Loans	33	5%	$1,952
Federal Student Loans	33	5%	$1,952

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

	2009	2008	2007
Default Rate (%)	11.2%	9.3%	15.4%
Number in Default	15	11	11
Number in Repayment	133	118	71

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
On Campus
Burglary	-	2	-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	90	21	69
Faculty Status	51	1	50
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	51	1	50
Primarily Instruction	51	1	50
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	4	3	1
Other Professionals	9	7	2
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	26	10	16
Clerical And Secretarial	13	5	8
Service and/or Maintenance	8	1	7

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty	$45,000 (1)	- (-)	$45,000 (1)
Instructor	$45,000 (1)	- (-)	$45,000 (1)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$36,819 (1)	- (-)	$36,819 (1)
Instructor	$36,819 (1)	- (-)	$36,819 (1)

*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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