City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public community college located in Chicago, IL. It offers 69 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,520 for Illinois residents and $14,430 for out-of-state students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,224) of public community colleges in Illinois.

It has 2,237 students that are lower than the average population (3,293 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 771 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $29,700.

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Academic Overview

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chicago, Illinois.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $11,520 for Illinois residents and $14,430 for other students on average. It offers 69 degree programs through 45 Certificate, 24 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Phone	773-602-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$11,520 Out-of-State$14,430
Student Population »	2,237 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	23%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	46% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,450
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,520 for Illinois residents and $14,430 for out-of-state students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,224) over public community colleges in Illinois.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$11,520	$14,430
Books & Supplies	$1,920
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,632
Average Financial Aid	$4,450
Cost of Attendance	$27,072	$29,982
After Financial Aid	$22,622	$25,532
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State Students
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	$11,520	$14,430
Public Community Colleges in Illinois	$9,668	$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 45 Certificate, 24 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	45	24	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radio and Television	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Platemaker/Imager	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	72 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Lineworker	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Construction Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,237 students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 725 male students and 1,178 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,903	800	1,103
Male Students	725	320	405
Female Students	1,178	480	698

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, there are 2,237 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,217 students were attending classes through distance learning (771 students are enrolled exclusively and 446 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,237
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	771
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	446
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,020

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