- The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to provide students with a quality education.
School Highlights
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College serves 3,137 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,137 students
- In-state tuition: $6,460
- Out-state tuition: $7,891
- Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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 72 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1925
Total Faculty
72 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College has grown by 60% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,137 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,232 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,905 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,137 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,232 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,905 students
2,308 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
65%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $8,019. 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 $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 45% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$153.00 per credit hour for In-District students.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,059
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,618
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
In what neighborhood is City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College located?
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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