Capital Area Career Center

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: CACC

Springfield, IL
(217) 585-1215
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What Are the Key Stats for Capital Area Career Center?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$14,901

Total Enrollment

353

Program Completions

160

Last reported year

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

How Capital Area Career Center Compares

Below the typical trade-college median at 353 students, Capital Area Career Center operates on a smaller scale. A 90% retention rate provides outcome data. For hands-on programs in particular, smaller schools often deliver tighter feedback loops than their larger peers.

Where is Capital Area Career Center?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Capital Area Career Center

111 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3901
26 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 12.0401
23 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3902

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Admissions

Capital Area Career Center has an open admissions policy with a 94.4% acceptance rate, making it accessible for most applicants. Prospective students typically need to provide minimum GPA. The process is designed to enroll qualified students, with 34 students enrolling in the most recent class.

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Enrollment

Capital Area Career Center enrolls 353 students. The student body is 88.4% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 90% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Capital Area Career Center maintains a 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 90% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. Students demonstrate high academic engagement with strong commitment to their educational programs.

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Programs

Capital Area Career Center offers programs in 2 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, and Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. In 2025, the college awarded 160 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Capital Area Career Center is $14,901 for in-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $13,100 (average savings of $1,801). Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC LESS THAN 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Degree Granting No

Contact Information

Address
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL, 62712-3803
Administrator
Wes Aymer
Director

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $14,901
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $14,901
Average Net Price $13,100

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 01071000
EIN: 370983047
IPEDS ID: 367972
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