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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Malcolm X College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Malcolm X College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Malcolm X College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Malcolm X College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College received on average $5,802 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,802
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 538 71% $4,760 $2,561,045
Other Federal Grant 538 71% $4,887 $2,629,226
State Grant/Scholarships 462 61% $1,143 $528,049
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 158 21% $3,628 $573,247
Total Grant & Scholarships 643 85% $5,802 $3,730,522

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College students is 21.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.1%.

21.4%

  • asian 30.0% 3 students
  • African American 11.3% 27 students
  • white 22.2% 4 students
  • hispanic 26.7% 120 students
  • International Students 20.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 20.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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