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 10,712 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 10,712 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has grown by 53% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,712 students
3,270 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
3,140 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
7,572 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
107 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,140 students
1,007 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,572 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
50%
26%
% Black
35%
13%
% White
8%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1883%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
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 $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 43% 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 45% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$4,618
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: 2024 (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 (2025)
Enrollment: 10,712 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
