A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
12%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
57%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,232
|
| Women |
2,555
|
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 55.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144193 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Richard J Daley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024