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City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Chicago, IL·Public·1,425 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,425 students.

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1,425
Students
$5,749
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$27,900
Earnings
10 yr
$5,250
Debt

About This School

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 1,425 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,749 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,749/year after aid and a low median debt of $5,250 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options in Chicago, making it a genuinely smart choice for students watching their budget or completing general education credits before transferring to a four-year school. The concern worth naming is the post-graduation earnings picture — a median of $27,900 ten years out is modest, suggesting that the path to stronger income likely runs through a transfer or additional credentials beyond what's earned here.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing18%
Computer Science4%

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
$5,749
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$5,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.3x

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

White3%
Black67%
Hispanic/Latino24%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,425 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

10001 S Woodlawn Ave

Chicago, IL 60628-1696

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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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