City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
About City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Olive-Harvey College teaches on the far south side of Chicago and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It runs a transportation and logistics center that trains truck drivers and rail workers, and the sciences are among its other largest programs.
Founded
1970
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Students
1,661
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
21.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,590
Out-of-state: $15,150
Avg Net Price
$9,038
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$31,114
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
21.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
44.4%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
31.1%
$/Student
$8.2K
Class Size
Large
The 21.2% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,590
In-State
$15,150
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,920
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,126
After Financial Aid
$9,038
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,527
Receive Grants
33.3%
Take Loans
3.1%
Tuition is $4,590/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,038.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College fund their education.
While in School
33.3%
Get Grants
Free money
3.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$13,886
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,646
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$81/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,646, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College.
Gender
52.7%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,661
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.9%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
44.6%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 46.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,661
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College fields 5 varsity teams with 97 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
97
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
61
Men
36
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$31,114
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
93 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$27K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
6 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
4 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
4 grads
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
1 grads
Median earnings are $31K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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