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New Tuition Rates Effective April 1, 2024
Important Discount Information: Students who register for the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester by 3:00 p.m. on June 30, 2024, will receive a discount on tuition, being charged Spring 2024 tuition rates instead of the new rates.
Credit Courses
| Category | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $153.00 |
| Out-of-District | $403.00 |
| Out-of-State | $505.00 |
| International | $505.00 |
Specialized Health Care Program Tuition per Credit Hour
| Category | Nursing AAS Courses | Licensed Practical Nursing AC Courses | Radiography Courses | Dental Hygiene Courses | Basic Nursing Assistant Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $233.00 | $216.00 | $191.00 | $169.00 | $79.00 |
| Out-of-District | $499.00 | $484.00 | $400.00 | $268.00 | $129.00 |
| Out-of-State | $627.00 | $616.00 | $502.00 | $448.00 | $182.00 |
| International | $933.00 | $996.00 | $775.00 | $685.00 | $182.00 |
Additional Specialized Program Tuition
| Category | Gas Utility Flat Rate | Overhead Electrical Lineworker Flat Rate | Combination Welder BC, Construction Carpentry BC, Construction Masonry BC, Plumbing & Fire Protection BC | Aviation Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $4,650.00 | $5,500.00 | $153.00 | $316.67 |
| Out-of-District | $9,206.00 | N/A | $403.00 | $316.67 |
| Out-of-State | $17,873.00 | N/A | $505.00 | $316.67 |
| International | $43,124.00 | N/A | $505.00 | $316.67 |
Construction Technology Programs Retake Tuition per Credit Hour
| Category | Combination Welder BC, Construction Carpentry BC, Construction Masonry BC, Plumbing & Fire Protection BC |
|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $153.00 |
| Out-of-District | $403.00 |
| Out-of-State | $505.00 |
| International | $505.00 |
Tuition Rates for Spring 2024
Credit Courses
| Category | Tuition per Credit Hour | Advanced Certificate in Practical Nursing | Nursing AAS | Dental Hygiene or Radiography |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $146.00 | $2,169.00 | $2,429.00 | $2,429.00 |
| Out-of-District | $384.00 | $5,019.00 | $5,279.00 | $5,279.00 |
| Out-of-State | $481.00 | $6,369.00 | $6,629.00 | $6,629.00 |
| International | $481.00 | $9,504.00 | $9,504.00 | $9,504.00 |
Foundational Studies classes are 50% of the credit hour tuition rate.
Health Care Programs Tuition per Credit Hour
| Category | Nursing AAS, Dental Hygiene, or Radiography | Advanced Certificate in Practical Nursing |
|---|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $202.00 | $181.00 |
| Out-of-District | $440.00 | $418.00 |
| Out-of-State | $552.00 | $531.00 |
| International | $792.00 | $792.00 |
Specialized Program Tuition—Kennedy-King College
| Category | Gas Utility | Overhead Electrical | Combination Welder BC, Construction Carpentry BC, Construction Masonry BC, Plumbing & Fire Protection BC |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $4,650.00 | $5,500.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Out-of-District | $9,206.00 | N/A | $4,840.00 |
| Out-of-State | $17,873.33 | N/A | $5,940.00 |
| International | $43,124.21 | N/A | $5,940.00 |
Construction Technology Programs Retake Tuition per Credit Hour
| Category | Combination Welder BC, Construction Carpentry BC, Construction Masonry BC, Plumbing and Fire Protection BC |
|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $146.00 |
| Out-of-District | $384.00 |
| Out-of-State | $481.00 |
| International | $481.00 |
In-District Students
Students must live within the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the term.
Students who live out-of-district may qualify for in-district tuition if they work more than 35 hours per week in the City of Chicago. Proof of full-time employment must be shown.
Out-of-District Students
Students are considered out-of-district if they live in Illinois, but outside the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the semester. Students may be required to show legal proof of evidence.
Out-of-district students wishing to pursue a program at City Colleges of Chicago that is not offered at their own district community college should see the Tuition Chargeback section.
Out-of-State Students
Students who legally reside outside of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.
