Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,430
- Average Net Price
- $3,729
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 42.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,128
- Books & Supplies
- $1,920
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,375
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $89/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 22.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,131 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,526 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $5,747 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,179 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Malcolm X College pay around $3,729 annually after aid, making this one of Chicago's most affordable college options. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,131 per year, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face $7,179 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $6,262 to $14,358 depending on family income.
The college serves as a financial stepping stone in a city where four-year degrees often create crushing debt. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $8,375, translating to monthly payments of just $89. With median earnings reaching $32,427 within ten years, loan payments consume only 3% of typical graduate income. The 94.1% employment rate shows the practical value of the college's health sciences focus.
Working-class Hispanic and Black families get the strongest value here, representing 88% of students while paying some of the lowest college costs in Illinois.
The college serves as a financial stepping stone in a city where four-year degrees often create crushing debt. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $8,375, translating to monthly payments of just $89. With median earnings reaching $32,427 within ten years, loan payments consume only 3% of typical graduate income. The 94.1% employment rate shows the practical value of the college's health sciences focus.
Working-class Hispanic and Black families get the strongest value here, representing 88% of students while paying some of the lowest college costs in Illinois.
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