# City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

> City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a public college in Chicago, IL, with 6,409 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $6,258 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 21%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,839.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-colleges-of-chicago-malcolm-x-college-550
- Location: Chicago, IL, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx
- IPEDS Unit ID: 144166
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $4,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,540 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $6,258 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 44.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 21% |
| First-year retention rate | 55% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $39,839 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 6,409 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College tuition?

In-state tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is $4,710 and out-of-state tuition is $15,540 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $6,258 a year.

### What is the average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?

The average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $6,258 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?

21% of first-time, full-time students at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College?

The closest matches are Joliet Junior College, Triton College, and Southwestern Illinois College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-colleges-of-chicago-malcolm-x-college-550. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.