City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2021 Average Net Price

$4,199

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.29%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,551

37.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.4%

159 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College were General Studies (184 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (141 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees).

In 2021, 1,652 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College. 79.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (871 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,199.

In 2021, 47% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is $−3,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,199

2021 Value

25.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,199. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College grew by 25.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was of $8,128 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.08% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was 3.29%, which represents 12 out of the 365 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College had a total enrollment of 6,551 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is 2,458 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,093. This means that 37.5% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.4% Black or African American, 7.85% White, 3.25% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.107% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0611% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,551 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is 2,458 and the part-time enrollment is 4,093. This means that 37.5% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,320 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,252 enrolled students
White
514 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is 50.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.4% Black or African American, 7.85% White, 3.25% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.107% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0611% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (0.611%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 968 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is hispanic or latino (871 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is General Studies (184 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (141 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (84 degrees awarded), Health (1,023 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are Registered nurses (1,372,400 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (186,843 people), Medical & health services managers (163,326 people), Physicians (145,671 people), and Pharmacists (138,699 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in 2021 are Human Sciences (84 degrees awarded), Health (1,023 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (417 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are Human Sciences (84 degrees awarded), Health (1,023 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (417 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,565,833 people), Elementary & secondary schools (472,431 people), Outpatient care centers (254,736 people), Offices of physicians (222,892 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (205,292 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
184 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
141 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
111 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was General Studies with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

342

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,310

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 342 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, which is 0.261 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,310).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance), which is 1.2 times more than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 180 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.5 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.14% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
871 degrees awarded
Black or African American
470 degrees awarded
White
192 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is hispanic or latino (871 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

0.303% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
690 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
407 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is hispanic or latino female (690 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (407 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College employs 67 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are Female Instructor (44), Female Assistant professor (27), and Male Instructor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are: Service, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2021 Salaries

2.36%

growth from 2020

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, a 2.36% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College paid a total of $10.4M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College were Instructor with 67 employees, Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College were Service with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College was Female Instructor with 44 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College.