City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College: Review & Facts

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City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College is a large two-year, public school with 5,190 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1956 and is one of the 55 schools and colleges located in Chicago, Illinois.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
20
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College.

City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Work and Family Studies, Automotive and Mechanic, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The student retention rate at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College is low at 55% (way below Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College is very low: 20%. Roughly 35% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College is reasonably decent, 21:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$14,900
Medium
Average tuition pricing is slightly high, about $14,500 per year. The additional fees at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; this makes it a total of $14,900 a year.

Read the details about City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (773) 907-4000 or check City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College.

Based on the college crime data, City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College Location and Maps



Post Address: City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College, 1145 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60640-6063, USA
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