| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
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.
Lexington College is a women's college with a Catholic inspiration located in Chicago, Illinois. The curriculum is focused entirely on hospitality management studies. As of 2006, 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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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
| 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% |
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| % 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 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 |
