Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

51/100 · earnings-weighted

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

2-Year Public

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60640

🌐 www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/Pages/default.aspx

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College — tuition $11,520 in-state, $14,430 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

88/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

48/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,185

Total Enrollment

31%

Graduation Rate

58%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,210

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College ▼

35% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$378,436

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,026

1-Year Change

+14.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,484

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$30,439

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,997

Median debt at graduation

31.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Biological and Physical Sciences	$24,111	$54,410	+8%	#25 of 85	#19	$7,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$19,982	$46,294	+5%	#263 of 947	#368	$6,016
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	$37,381	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $378,436
Avg rent near campus: $2,026/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60613 (5.1% cap, Chicago)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,520	$14,430

Financial Aid

83%

Receive Any Aid

71%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,210

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,271
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,885
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,710
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,217
$110,001+	$10,722

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 227 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 113 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 57 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 48 grads/yr Education, General 48 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 47 grads/yr General Studies 45 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 15 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 13 grads/yr Engineering, General 7 grads/yr Accounting 7 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 5 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 4 grads/yr Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 4 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 4 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 3 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 2 grads/yr Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Childcare workers

$32k/yr 991,600 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Student Demographics

6,185

Total Students

58%

Women

33%

Traditional Age (18-24)

35%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%

Hispanic 47%

Black 19%

Asian 14%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%

With Family 66%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,134 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%

Hybrid (Some Online) 12%

Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 33%

25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College?

Tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is $11,520 for in-state students and $14,430 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,210.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College?

The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College a good school?

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College has a total enrollment of 6,185 students.

Is there rental demand near City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College?

Yes! Approximately 35% of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,134 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Chicago area.

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