Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001650
- Phone: (773) 602-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,277Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Malcolm X College – City Colleges of Chicago
6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Malcolm X College (MXC) is the first of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. Founded in 1911 as Crane Junior College, it was renamed in 1968 at the behest of the local community. Today, it is one of the premier institutions in the city providing comprehensive technical and academic education through a variety of associate degree courses and certificate programs.
Through the work of Beacon College for Health Science Education, MXC is a leader in community health and offers one of the most robust portfolios of healthcare-related degrees and certifications. At the junior college level, MXC offers basketball and cross-country, as well as intramural opportunities for weightlifting and basketball. An on-campus library provides literary nourishment to the students, while extracurricular activities organized by the several student clubs afford opportunities to interact with each other as well as the community that the college serves.
Including the strong healthcare portfolio of course, MXC also provides educational opportunities in more than 200 disciplines of study such as Biological Sciences, Child Development, Facilities Management, Information Technology and Mortuary Science, among others.
Tuition begins at $5,207 per year, which makes MXC an affordable education hub for the workforce and student community in Chicago’s West Side. In addition to mainstream degree and certificate courses, MXC also offers an adult education program to those who wish to pursue their education after a break. Credit students enrolling in two-year associate degree programs benefit from City Colleges of Chicago’s transfer agreements with some of the top universities and colleges in the United States.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Malcolm X College – City Colleges of Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $3,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,500-$4,200
- Out-of-State: $12,000-$13,850
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $150-$180 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $480-$580 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 83% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 83% | $5,563 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 1% | $3,136 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Malcolm X College – City Colleges of Chicago may offer services like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Funeral Service Education Program
- * Accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (since 1985)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1997)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Malcolm X College – City Colleges of Chicago by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Computer and Information Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Athletic Training (C)
- Medical Insurance Biller (C)
- EMT and Paramedic (A, C)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Surgical Technologist (A, C)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Medical Insurance Coding (C)
- Massage Therapy (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Mortuary Science (A)
Other Community Colleges
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- City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College in Chicago, IL (12 miles away)
- Heartland Community College in Avondale, AZ (116 miles away)
- Black Hawk College in Richmond, IN (146 miles away)
- Carl Sandburg College in Oak Forest, IL (154 miles away)
- Spoon River College in Chicago, IL (156 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001650
- Phone: (773) 602-5000
- School Homepage