Malcolm X College , a learning and assessment-centered community college, empowers students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success.
School Highlights
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College serves 7,273 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,273 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,273 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,785 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
4,488 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
518 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,785 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,488 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
51%
24%
% Black
31%
12%
% White
10%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,891 is less than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$8,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$4,600
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,273 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
