- The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to provide students with a quality education.
School Highlights
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College serves 1,955 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,955 students
- In-state tuition: $6,460
- Out-state tuition: $7,891
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 255 teachers has grown by 162% over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
255 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College has declined by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,955 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
749 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
1,206 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
749 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
17%
24%
% Black
74%
12%
% White
4%
53%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $7,972. 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 $10,688. The out-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$7,972
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,688
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,059
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$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 Notes
- Olive-Harvey College was formed in the fall of 1970 as a result of the merger of two City Colleges of Chicago: the Southeast College, founded in 1957, and Fenger, founded in 1958. These two Colleges had been operating separately, with different faculties, administrations, student populations, educational philosophies, and purpose. Olive-Harvey College has been located at its present 67-acre campus since its inception. Initially, it was housed in a set of nine prefabricated, steel structures. In 1981 the College moved most of its operations to a newly constructed main building, with ample space, equipment, laboratories and other facilities. In the Spring of 1988, the physical facilities expanded with construction a satellite facility, the South Chicago Campus on 92nd Street between Baltimore and Houston, in the far east of the College's service area. Olive-Harvey College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College cost?
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College's tuition is approximately $6,460 for In-State students and $7,891 for Out-State students.
What is City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College's ranking?
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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