City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Chicago, IL. City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is $12,090 for Illinois residents and $15,150 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.99% from last year at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard.
- Total 6,296 students have enrolled in City Colleges of Chicago-Richard and, of that, 1,243 students enrolled online exclusively.
- City Colleges of Chicago-Richard offers 55 programs.
- The graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is $12,090 for Illinois residents and $15,150 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.99% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| 2022 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| 2023 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| 2024 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| 2025 | $12,090 | $15,150 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College offers 55 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 159 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 18 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 16 |
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 92 |
| General Studies | 49 |
| Engineering | 8 |
| Information Technology | 0 |
Student Population
Total 6,296 students have enrolled to City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College. By gender, there are 3,100 male and 3,196 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.97 to 1.
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,243 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 584 | 273 | 311 |
| Hispanic | 5,078 | 2,375 | 2,703 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 480 | 364 | 116 |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 39 | 30 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6,296 | 3,100 | 3,196 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $5,030 and 23% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,030 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 31 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 52 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 185 |