Tuition
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 |
Pre-Credit Courses*
| Category | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| In-District City of Chicago | $77.00 |
| Out-of-District | $202.00 |
| Out-of-State | $253.00 |
| International | $253.00 |
*Pre-credit courses are also known as Foundational Studies courses.
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 |
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.
