City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
- The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to provide students with a quality education.
School Highlights
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College serves 2,177 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,177 students
- In-state tuition: $6,460
- Out-state tuition: $7,891
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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 136% over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
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 52% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 47:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,177 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
951 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
1,226 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
25%
27%
% Black
68%
13%
% White
1%
48%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
College Completion Rate
24%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$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
87%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,245
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$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 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.
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