by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C came in between $11,382.00 to $14,442.00 depending on your residency status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: near $11,382.00 in-state against $14,442.00 for non-residents.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $12,090.00 |
| Total cost | $11,382.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,382.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,762.00 |
| Net price | $4,620.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,382.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,924.00 |
| Net price | $4,458.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $15,150.00 |
| Total cost | $14,442.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,442.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,762.00 |
| Net price | $7,680.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,442.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,924.00 |
| Net price | $7,518.00 |
| That is 61% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 1.7% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $4,532.00 | $4,697.00 | $11,571.00 |
| Senior year | $4,762.00 | $4,935.00 | $12,158.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $18,586.00 | $19,261.00 | $47,453.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,081.00 | $7,338.00 | $18,078.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $214.00 | $222.00 | $546.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,666.00 | $26,599.00 | $65,531.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $4,532.00 | $4,697.00 | $11,571.00 |
| Senior year | $4,608.00 | $4,775.00 | $11,764.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,140.00 | $9,472.00 | $23,335.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,482.00 | $3,608.00 | $8,890.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $105.00 | $109.00 | $269.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,622.00 | $13,080.00 | $32,225.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $7,643.00 | $7,808.00 | $14,682.00 |
| Senior year | $8,031.00 | $8,204.00 | $15,427.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $31,343.00 | $32,019.00 | $60,210.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,941.00 | $12,198.00 | $22,938.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $361.00 | $368.00 | $693.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,284.00 | $44,217.00 | $83,148.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Freshman year | $7,643.00 | $7,808.00 | $14,682.00 |
| Senior year | $7,770.00 | $7,938.00 | $14,926.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,413.00 | $15,745.00 | $29,609.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,872.00 | $5,998.00 | $11,280.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $177.00 | $181.00 | $341.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,285.00 | $21,744.00 | $40,888.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,494.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,902.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,396.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,511.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,377.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,006.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,382.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C is $4,994.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,263.00 |
| Median (50th) | $4,994.00 |
| 75th | $8,127.00 |
| 90th | $14,807.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,625.00 |
First-gen students at City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C carry $375.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C is $500.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C total $63,018,538.00 over 8,098 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 58 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,089.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about City Cs of Chicago-Kennedy-King C, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.