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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 57%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College are mainly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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.

Racial demographics of City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College students
Race Percent of Students
White
5%
Black
55%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
0%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 39%

There are 183% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
26%
Women
74%
Enrollment by gender for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,431
Women
6,872

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 1%

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College draws 99 percent of students from Illinois, 0 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
99%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$43,218 per year

76% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

9,303
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 48.9%
Part-time undergraduates 46.4%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026