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 6,997 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,997 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 45:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,997 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,111 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
3,886 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
50%
27%
% Black
35%
13%
% White
8%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
College Completion Rate
24%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $8,158. 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 $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,837
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,602
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is Coyne College (1.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,997 students
In-state tuition: $6,460
Out-state tuition: $7,891
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 92%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,662 per year for in-state students and $10,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,825 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
