City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2023 Average Net Price

$5,088

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,780

35.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.5%

25 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), General Studies (25 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (19 degrees).

In 2023, 553 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (319 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (165 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is $4,380, which is $−3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 179 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is $4,380, which is $3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,088.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is $−3,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,088

2023 Value

6.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,088. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College grew by 6.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was of $8,128 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 179 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College had a total enrollment of 2,780 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is 994 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,786. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% Black or African American, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.24% Two or More Races, 2.23% White, 0.468% Asian, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,780 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is 994 and the part-time enrollment is 1,786. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,878 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
717 enrolled students
Two or More Races
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is 67.6% Black or African American, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.24% Two or More Races, 2.23% White, 0.468% Asian, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.0719%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 35 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is black or african american (319 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (165 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (25 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees), and Human Sciences (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,039 people), Other managers (44,680 people), Construction managers (41,742 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,494 people), and Education administrators (26,424 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in 2023 are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees), Human Sciences (35 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (140 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees), Human Sciences (35 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (140 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are Elementary & secondary schools (181,960 people), Construction (90,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,818 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (43,929 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (28,564 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.

Most Common (2023)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
50 degrees awarded
Carpenter
30 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

259

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

294

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, which is 0.881 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (294).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 38 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.42 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
319 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
165 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is black or african american (319 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (165 degrees).

0.181% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is black or african american female (209 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (110 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College employs 22 Instructors, 18 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are Male Instructor (14), Female Associate professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 38 employees, Service, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.3M

2023 Salaries

9.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College paid a median of $20.3M in salaries, a 9.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.77% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College paid a total of $6.68M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College were Instructor with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees, Service with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College was Male Instructor with 14 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.

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