Capital Area Career Center

Capital Area Career Center is a small public higher education located in Springfield, Illinois, with an undergraduate enrollment of 161. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Illinois postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 94% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 94% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,100 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $60,084. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $55,357. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.