City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

1900 W Van Buren, Chicago, IL, 60612-3197
Tel: (312)850-7000
Public | 8,366 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College serves 8,366 students (51% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 64:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is one of 37 community colleges within Cook County, IL.

School Overview:
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 130 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 8,366 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:64 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 4,307 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,059 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,659 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,191 $8,679
 

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.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

Nearby Schools:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
8366 students | 0 mi. away
The College of Office Technology
385 students | 1.9 mi. away
Career Colleges Of Chicago
0 students | 2.4 mi. away
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
12947 students | 6.2 mi. away
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
6366 students | 6.8 mi. away
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
4868 students | 12.0 mi. away

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