City Colleges Of Chicago-Malcolm X College

1900 W Van Buren, Chicago, IL, 60612-3197 - View a map of this school Map

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Malcolm X College , a learning and assessment-centered community college, empowers students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success. ...

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  • City Colleges Of Chicago-Malcolm X College
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County Cook County, IL -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,744 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,698 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 6,442 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 78% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 76% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,253 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 67% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,149 $1,275
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $500 $1,147

School Notes:

  • Malcolm X College , a learning and assessment-centered community college, empowers students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success.
  • In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, we are a learning and assessment centered community college committed to extending learning experiences beyond the classroom setting to the global community through a wealth of cultural programs, extracurricular activities and socially relevant symposia.
  • Annually the College hosts over 1,000 meetings and community events serving in excess of 150,000 individuals. In partnership with the Shule Ya Watoto (School for Children), Malcolm X College has the distinction of hosting one of the nation's only seven day Kwanzaa observances in the country, open to the public. In addition, the College addresses the needs of a multi-cultural student body and its surrounding community through events celebrating African American History Month, Asian American Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month and Veterans' Day, to name a few.
  • Malcolm X College is embarking on a 35 million dollar renovation project to improve the mechanical and electrical infrastructure; replace the roof; upgrade public restrooms and the gymnasium; replace classroom furniture and install new lighting at Malcolm X College and the West Side Learning Center . These physical upgrades are certain to have a positive, lasting impact upon the learning environment of the institution, ensuring better educational experiences for all of our constituents.
  • Profile last updated: 02/05/2009.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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