Taylor Business Institute (TBI) is a private, for-profit business college founded in 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. Originally established as the Nancy Taylor Secretarial School, TBI evolved into a focused career-oriented institution offering Associate of Applied Science degrees and professional certificates in business administration, accounting, office management, and English as a Second Language. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enroll F-1 international students, TBI provides a personalized, career-focused learning environment for approximately 200 students in the heart of downtown Chicago. As a female- and minority-owned institution, Taylor Business Institute holds a distinctive place in Chicago's post-secondary landscape — offering accessible, career-focused business education emphasizing professional development, office technology, and workforce preparation for the modern business environment. TBI's downtown Chicago location gives students direct access to one of the nation's largest and most diverse business centers, with employment opportunities across banking, healthcare, legal services, and corporate sectors. The college's small class sizes enable individualized instruction, close faculty mentorship, and a highly supportive learning community for students pursuing professional business credentials. TBI's commitment to serving diverse learners — including working adults, immigrants, and first-generation students — reflects a mission of making professional business education accessible to all members of the Chicago community.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$11175
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,000
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
