City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Truman College, as one of the seven City colleges of Chicago, is a public institution serving the Chicago community under the Master Plan for Higher Education in Illinois. The Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 is governed by the Illinois Public Community College Act and the Rules for the Management and Government of the City Colleges of Chicago with any amendments enacted or adopted thereafter. As a comprehensive educational institution, Truman College is committed to excellence in learning and dedicated to providing opportunities that meet the postsecondary, basic skills, workforce training, continuing education, and cultural needs of the diverse, multiethnic community the college serves.

School Highlights

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College serves 4,749 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,749 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 379 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
379 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,749 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,087 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,662 students
1,686 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,087 students
872 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,662 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
5%
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% Asian
20%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
41%
25%
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% White
2%
4%
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% Hawaiian
20%
48%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.252%
0.3913%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,891 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$7,875
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,847
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
82%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,250
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,875
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The origins of Harry S Truman College go back to 1956 when, in response to community interest in a public two-year college for the northeast section of the city, an evening college was opened at Amundsen High School. By 1961, this successful undertaking had moved to a former Chicago elementary school and was renamed Mayfair College, offering both day and evening classes to 4,000 students. Demand for large, more up-to-date quarters resulted in the construction of a new campus in the heart of Chicago's historic Uptown neighborhood, a location that serves the needs of a new population and is convenient to public transportation. The College was named after Harry S Truman, the nation's 33rd president, a lifelong advocate for public higher education. In 1995, more than 4,500 students were enrolled in the college's credit program. Another 30,000 plus students were enrolled in Truman's Adult Education, Continuing Education, Truman Technical Center, Lakeview Learning Center, and Truman Middle College (alternative high school) programs combined. The Truman College Adult Education Program is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students. Adult Education classes help integrate students more fully into the community and workforce, as well as prepare them for further education. The program serves a population of more than 12,000 students each module at the Truman College campus, about 13 off-campus sites, and Lakeview Learning Center. Truman College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , Commission on Institutions of Higher Education and approved by the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College cost?
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College's tuition is approximately $6,460 for In-State students and $7,891 for Out-State students.
What schools are City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College often compared to?
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College by visitors of our site.
What is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College's ranking?
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College located?
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Uptown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,749 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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