City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Illinois

Community college in Chicago offering transfer-focused liberal arts programs with tuition under $4,600 for Illinois residents.

College statistics

Address:
7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL
60652
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Richard J Daley College is a public two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois, serving the city's South Side with general education and liberal arts coursework. As part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, it provides accessible pathways to associate degrees and university transfer for working adults and recent high school graduates.

Annual tuition for Illinois residents is $4,590, with out-of-state tuition at $15,150. The college enrolls 5,836 students and positions itself as an economical entry point to higher education, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Mixed Associate Medium institution with a focus on wider access and medium earnings outcomes.

Daley College works best for students seeking affordable coursework in their own community before transferring to a four-year university, as well as those balancing education with work or family obligations. The college's primary mission centers on providing general liberal arts coursework that fulfills general education requirements. For more information, visit www.ccc.edu/colleges/daley/pages/default.aspx.