Admission Requirements
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a two-year community college located in the city of Chicago, Illinois. The college is part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, the largest community college system in Illinois. Daley College offers over 60 degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of continuing education and adult education courses.
Admission to Daley College is open to all residents of Illinois who have a high school diploma or GED. Out-of-state residents may also be eligible for admission if they meet certain criteria. All students must complete an application and submit all required transcripts and test scores. International students must also submit proof of English proficiency.
Once admitted, students must complete a placement test to determine their course level in English and math. Students who place into lower-level courses may be required to complete remedial coursework before taking credit-bearing courses.
Daley College is committed to providing affordable education to all students. Tuition and fees are based on residency status and course level. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Payment plans are also available to help make college more affordable.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
46% |
| Average state aid |
$1064 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
17% |
| Average institutional aid |
$3107 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
1% |
| Average student loan |
$2842 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Electrician
- Engineering, General
- General Studies
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Welding Technology/Welder
