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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL·Public·5,847 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Illinois residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,847 students.

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5,847
Students
$3,729
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,700
Earnings
10 yr
$6,100
Debt

About This School

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 5,847 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,729 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying in Chicago — at just $3,729 per year after aid and only $6,100 in median debt at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely manageable. That said, the median earnings of $29,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone — use the affordable credits to transfer to a four-year school or enter a specific trade or healthcare program with a clear path to higher wages.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions65%
Computer Science1%

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
$3,729
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$6,100

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,100
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,100
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

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

White5%
Black36%
Hispanic/Latino52%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,847 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

1900 W Jackson Blvd

Chicago, IL 60612-3197

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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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