City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2021 Average Net Price

$5,670

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.74%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,831

33.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.3%

27 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (9 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (3 degrees).

In 2021, 444 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (332 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,670.

In 2021, 38% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is $−3,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,670

2021 Value

36.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,670. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College grew by 36.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was of $8,128 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.8% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was 1.74%, which represents 4 out of the 230 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College had a total enrollment of 1,831 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is 613 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,218. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% Black or African American, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.328% Asian, 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,831 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is 613 and the part-time enrollment is 1,218. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,256 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
449 enrolled students
White
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is 68.6% Black or African American, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.328% Asian, 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (1.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 108 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is black or african american (332 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (9 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (108 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are Elementary & middle school teachers (157,912 people), Police officers (134,986 people), Other managers (111,791 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (54,241 people), and Registered nurses (50,133 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in 2021 are Transportation (108 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (170 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are Transportation (108 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (170 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (331,807 people), Elementary & secondary schools (320,254 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (150,755 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (110,793 people), and Computer Systems Design (72,188 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
65 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
39 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 168 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, which is 0.609 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (276).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in Other Ground Transportation, which is 3.85 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 5.09 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is black or african american (332 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

0.676% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is black or african american female (222 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (110 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College employs 15 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are Female Assistant professor (12), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are: Service, with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.7M

2021 Salaries

0.728%

decline from 2020

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College paid a median of $14.7M in salaries, a 0.728% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College paid a total of $3.81M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College were Service with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College.