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Founded as the Crane Junior College in 1911, the college was rechristened the Malcolm X College in 1969. This renaming was in honor of the civil rights advocate and orator Malcolm X. The college offers associate’s degrees in applied science, arts, science, and general studies. Apart from this, there are several distance learning, adult education and continuing education programs. Malcolm X College also has a special nursing program for students.
Malcolm X College has men’s basketball and cross-country teams and a women’s basketball team. The weightlifting team is open to both men and women. For the most part, these teams play at the junior college level.
Malcolm X College can be found in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Malcolm X College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Malcolm X College are in family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Malcolm X College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 6,031 students were enrolled in Malcolm X College. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at Malcolm X College, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Malcolm X College, a learning and assessment-centered community college, empowers students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success."
More complete details are provided below.
City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College
1900 W Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60612-3197
General Phone: (312) 850-7000
http://malcolmx.ccc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 272 | EMT ambulance attendant, nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 140 | surgical tech, radiographer, respiratory care tech, physician assistant, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 88 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | child care provider |
| Science | 17 | biological and physical sciences |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 15 | embalming |
Number of programs and degrees for Malcolm X College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 280 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 233 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Malcolm X College had a total enrollment of 6,031 students (4,896 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,248 |
Financial Aid:
Malcolm X College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165000)
Malcolm X College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $84,443 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $57,311 | 31 | $55,668 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $61,605 | 36 | $58,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Basketball | 3 | 7 | 10 |
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Malcolm X College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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