Lexington College

310 South Peoria, Chicago, IL 60607

http://www.lexingtoncollege.edu/

School Description

Provided by Lexington College

Lexington College, an institution of higher education, prepares women for professional careers in the hospitality industry. It offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in Hospitality Management, specializing in hotel/restaurant management, culinary arts, event planning, health care and wellness, and other hospitality related services. Lexington College is committed to be a leading institution in its field.

Lexington College produces highly employable graduates capable of meeting current industry needs. Lexington graduates are technically skilled and able to think and communicate effectively. They are prepared to be competent managers and professionals with personal integrity and the ability to meet others’ needs with grace and dignity.

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Lexington College

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Lexington College is a women's college with a Catholic inspiration located in Chicago, Illinois. The curriculum is focused entirely on hospitality management studies. , the college had 56 students.

All students graduating from Lexington receive either the Bachelor of Applied Science or the Associate of Applied Science. Students can major in Hospitality Management with a concentration in culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management, event planning, or health care and wellness. Students must complete one (A.A.S.) or two (B.A.S.) internships while attending Lexington in order to receive their degrees. The programs as well as the college are accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission.

The college is affiliated with Opus Dei, saying it "is inspired by the social teachings of the Catholic Church and entrusts its doctrinal and spiritual formation" to the personal prelature.

Lexington is classified as a Minority Serving Institution, since its 39% Hispanic population within the student body is far outside the national average. The school is also 44% black, but is not considered a historically black college.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
43
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
93%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,775
Students Receiving Aid:
86%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
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Degree Programs at Lexington College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Hospitality & Restaurants See more schools with programs in Hospitality & Restaurants
      • Hospitality Management
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Hospitality & Restaurants See more schools with programs in Hospitality & Restaurants
      • Hospitality Management
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 47%
Hispanic 32%
Caucasian 17%
Other 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 83%
Out-of-State 17%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 83%
Wisconsin 11%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,775    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 16,100    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 675    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,292 71%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,912 86%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,110 57%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,469 57%  
Any Aid:
  86%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 73%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 13, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 17

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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