City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College received on average $5,686 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,686

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	70%	$4,636	$264,231
Other Federal Grant	58	71%	$4,769	$276,573
State Grant/Scholarships	41	50%	$1,093	$44,810
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	27	33%	$3,049	$82,321
Total Grant & Scholarships	71	87%	$5,686	$403,704

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College students is 16.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.2%.

16.3%

African American 14.4% 16 students
hispanic 25.0% 10 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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