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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, IL, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Named for one of Chicago’s longest tenured mayors, Richard J. Daley College is a 2-year community college and part of the City Colleges of Chicago system. Daley is home to ten academic focus areas and the City Colleges hub for Advanced Manufacturing Programs. Featuring an ethnically diverse student body, Daley is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. For students who wish to transfer to a 4-year institution, City Colleges has reached dual enrollment or guaranteed admission agreements with 21 colleges and universities.

Average Net Price:
$3,015
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$3,015
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,520
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,430
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1920
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,519
$30k - $48k
$3,276
$48k - $75k
$4,943
$75k - $110k
$3,305
$110k+
$8,589
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,525
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,761
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,047

 

Students receiving state aid
52%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1183
Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,761

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,952
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$43
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,952

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
95
$30k - $48k
60
$48k - $75k
47
$75k - $110k
7

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,787
Total Number of Undergrads
4,787
Student:Faculty Ratio
27:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
13

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Residency
In-State Students
100%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
2
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
81%
White
6%
Multiracial
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
61%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$43
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