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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Chicago, IL·Public·2,248 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,248 students.

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Accept
2,248
Students
$3,816
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$34,000
Earnings
10 yr
$5,524
Debt

About This School

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 2,248 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,816 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying in Chicago — at just $3,816/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,524 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely minimal. That said, the median earnings of $34,000 a decade out suggest this is best treated as a stepping stone — transfer to a four-year school or a clear career pathway will matter a lot for your long-term outcomes.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Education8%
Computer Science3%
Business & Marketing1%
Engineering1%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,430
Avg Net Price
$3,816
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$5,524

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,524
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,524
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White18%
Black26%
Hispanic/Latino40%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,248 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

1145 W Wilson Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640-6063

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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