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Best Chicago Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 community colleges serving 60,839 students in Chicago, Illinois.
The top ranked community colleges in Chicago, IL include Midwestern Career College and Robert Morris University Illinois.
The average tuition for community colleges in Chicago is approximately $8,615 per year for in-state students and $9,867 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,256 per year (view national tuition costs).
Chicago community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.

Top Ranked Chicago, IL Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Midwestern Career College
Private for-profit
100 S Wacker Dr, LL1-50
Chicago, IL 60202
(312) 236-9000
| 649 students
401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 935-6800
| 1,693 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
Private for-profit
3711 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
(201) 288-6300
| 266 students
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-5600
| 8,156 students
1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4000
| 9,278 students
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000
| 3,358 students
1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 850-7000
| 10,712 students
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6100
| 3,582 students
7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7500
| 8,067 students
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 777-7900
| 11,887 students
East-West University
Private not-for-profit
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-0111
| 611 students
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Private not-for-profit
29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-1884
| 503 students
MDT College of Health Sciences
Private for-profit
25 East Washington, #200
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
| 613 students
St. Augustine College
Private not-for-profit
1345 W. Argyle St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-8756
| 954 students
Taylor Business Institute
Private for-profit
180 North Wabash Avenue, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 658-5100
| 467 students
6045 S. Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-2500
| 43 students
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Community Colleges in Chicago, IL (Closed)

School
Location
Students
11 E Adams Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 895-6300
| 0 students
1520 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-0043
| 115 students
Coyne College (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
1 North State Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60602
(773) 577-8100
| 531 students
361 W Chestnut
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0882
| 1,086 students
4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 777-4220
| 425 students
4550 n winchester ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-4300
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Chicago, IL?
There are 16 community colleges serving 60,839 students in Chicago, IL.
How much do community colleges cost in Chicago, IL?
The average tuition for community colleges in Chicago is approximately $8,615 per year for in-state students and $9,867 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,256.
What is community college diversity score in Chicago, IL?
Community colleges in Chicago have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Chicago, IL?
Community colleges in Chicago, IL have approximately 87% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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