City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College

  • 2 Year
  • Chicago, IL
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Overview

Total enrollment

9,303
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College overview
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Malcolm X College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, is located on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois, adjacent to the Illinois Medical District. The campus occupies a modern facility that opened in 2016, featuring healthcare-focused learning spaces and simulation laboratories designed to support its primary academic focus on health sciences and medical programs. The college specializes in healthcare career preparation, offering programs in nursing, radiography, surgical technology, and other allied health fields. The main building includes a virtual hospital, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in simulated medical environments. As an urban community college, Malcolm X primarily serves commuter students and does not offer on-campus housing, though it is easily accessible via public transportation and connects directly to the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line.

City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$4,590

Illinois Resident Tuition

$12,090

Breakdown

In District Costs for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College
  • Tuition $4,590
  • Books and Supplies $1,920
  • Other Fees $0
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,128
  • Other Expenses Budget $5,504
  • Total One Year Cost $20,142

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$28,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Work and Family Studies. 68% of students major in Health Professions, 18% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 12% in Work and Family Studies.

  • Health Professions 68%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 18%
  • Work and Family Studies 12%
  • General Studies 2%
  • Personal and Culinary Services 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144166.

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Last updated: August 2026