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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley College is reported to be 33%, 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-Richard J Daley College is 60% , 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-Richard J Daley College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College received on average $5,505 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.

$5,505
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 160 62% $4,578 $732,535
Other Federal Grant 160 62% $4,750 $760,035
State Grant/Scholarships 126 49% $1,141 $143,745
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 84 33% $3,463 $290,869
Total Grant & Scholarships 217 84% $5,505 $1,194,649

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley College students is 33.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.5%.

33.1%

  • African American 28.2% 20 students
  • white 90.8% 59 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 22.9% 78 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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