by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College were $12,090 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $15,150. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,090 | $15,150 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,090 | $15,150 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| One Year Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,090 | $15,150 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Malcolm X College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $15,905 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.65%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $12,289. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.66%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,401.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,289 | $15,401 |
| In 2 Years | $12,491 | $15,657 |
| In 3 Years | $12,697 | $15,917 |
| In 4 Years | $12,906 | $16,181 |
| In 5 Years | $13,118 | $16,450 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $63,156, compared with about $50,383 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, go to the City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Financial Aid page.
