City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 6,551 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,551 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 419 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
419 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,551 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,458 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,093 students
1,686 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
518 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,458 students
872 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,093 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
5%
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% Asian
36%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
48%
25%
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% White
2%
4%
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% Hawaiian
8%
48%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2137%
0.3913%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,891 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$7,875
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,847
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
82%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2023 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College cost?
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College's tuition is approximately $6,460 for In-State students and $7,891 for Out-State students.
What is City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College's ranking?
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.
In what neighborhood is City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College located?
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,551 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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