by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C ranged from $9,543.00 and up to $12,603.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $9,543.00 in-state versus $12,603.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $12,090.00 |
| Total cost | $9,543.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,543.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,200.00 |
| Net price | $3,343.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,543.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,161.00 |
| Net price | $2,382.00 |
| That is 88% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $15,150.00 |
| Total cost | $12,603.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,603.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,200.00 |
| Net price | $6,403.00 |
| That is 67% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,603.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,161.00 |
| Net price | $5,442.00 |
| That is 72% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year 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 totals assume a ten-year repayment 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 | $2,422.00 | $3,399.00 | $9,702.00 |
| Senior year | $2,544.00 | $3,571.00 | $10,194.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $9,931.00 | $13,937.00 | $39,786.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,783.00 | $5,310.00 | $15,157.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $114.00 | $160.00 | $458.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,714.00 | $19,247.00 | $54,943.00 |
| 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 | $2,422.00 | $3,399.00 | $9,702.00 |
| Senior year | $2,462.00 | $3,455.00 | $9,863.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $4,884.00 | $6,854.00 | $19,565.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,860.00 | $2,611.00 | $7,453.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $56.00 | $79.00 | $225.00 |
| Total amount paid | $6,744.00 | $9,465.00 | $27,018.00 |
| 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 | $5,533.00 | $6,509.00 | $12,813.00 |
| Senior year | $5,813.00 | $6,840.00 | $13,463.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $22,688.00 | $26,695.00 | $52,543.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,643.00 | $10,170.00 | $20,017.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $261.00 | $307.00 | $605.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,332.00 | $36,865.00 | $72,560.00 |
| 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 | $5,533.00 | $6,509.00 | $12,813.00 |
| Senior year | $5,625.00 | $6,618.00 | $13,026.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,157.00 | $13,127.00 | $25,838.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,250.00 | $5,001.00 | $9,843.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $128.00 | $151.00 | $297.00 |
| Total amount paid | $15,407.00 | $18,128.00 | $35,682.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $7,886.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,166.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,222.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,293.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,441.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,819.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C stands at $3,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $3,500.00 |
| 75th | $5,000.00 |
| 90th | $8,500.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C is $-927.00.
The default-rate category at City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.6% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C amount to $10,563,535.00 distributed across 2,064 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 76 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $648.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh City Cs of Chicago-Richard J Daley C, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
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.