Overview
Enrollment
Olive-Harvey College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, is located on the far South Side of Chicago in the Pullman neighborhood. The two-year public institution, established in 1970, was named after civil rights activists Reverend Kenneth Olive and Milton Harvey. The 67-acre campus includes modern classroom facilities, technical training labs, and a newly constructed Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Center that serves as a hub for supply chain management and logistics education. Olive-Harvey specializes in career-focused programs including transportation and logistics, automotive technology, and allied health fields, while also offering traditional transfer degree programs. The college maintains an open enrollment policy consistent with its mission as a community college serving Chicago's South Side residents.
City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey 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.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,128 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $1,504 |
| Total One Year Cost | $15,932 |
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,128 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,504 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,072 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 30% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Work and Family Studies | 20% |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 18% |
| General Studies | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144175 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College.
Current students may use the City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024