How much does it cost to go to Kennedy-King College?
On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.
Why is Net Price Important?
Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of Kennedy-King College. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.
To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.
Undergraduate Net Price Unknown
We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College.
Average Net Price for First Year Students
4% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 1860% received an average of $5,374 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $17,604 for off-campus students.
The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.
| Net Price by Aid Group | On Campus | Off Campus | At Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Total Freshmen | |||
| 49 (21%) did not receive any grants or scholarships. | N/A | $25,888 | $17,760 |
| 189 (79%) split a total of $1,009,260 for an average of $5,340 each | N/A | $20,548 | $12,420 |
| 10 In-State Students | |||
| 186 (1860%) split a total of $999,564 for an average of $5,374 each | N/A | $17,604 | $9,476 |
The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.
Net College Cost Based on Income Level
Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.
The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.
| Net Price by Family Income Level | In-State Net Price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,297 |
| 30k-48k | $5,764 |
| 48k-75k | $7,737 |
| 75k-110k | $11,098 |
| 110k + | $11,098 |
The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.
What is Title IV?
Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.
How Much are Prices Increasing for Freshmen?
Over a period of three years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College has increased by an average of 11.2% per year.
Net Price at Kennedy-King College Compared to Average
An overall average net price of $17,638 puts City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College on par with the national average of $20,398.
Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year
Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?
