City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College

10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Website: City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College

City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College School Description

The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to provide students with a quality education.

Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a returning adult student, or an established professional, we invite you to use Olive-Harvey College as an opportunity to improve your life.

Olive-Harvey College offers excellent programs, a uniquely talented and qualified faculty, and valuable support services. As a student at Olive-Harvey College you will find a wide and diverse array of courses and programs leading to occupational certificates, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Sciences degrees. Earn a degree, prepare for transfer to a four-year college, upgrade your technical skills or train for a new career – the opportunities are endless.

The majority of full-time students are recent high school graduates; however, many adults also attend classes. The average student age is 28 years old.

Two-year University Transfer Degree Programs prepare students to transfer to a four-year college to complete the bachelor's degree. Degree programs provide training and certification for specific careers and employment.

While at Olive-Harvey College you may participate in personal enrichment, student leadership activities, and artistic and cultural events. We are your community college and seek to be an integral part of your personal and professional development.

The location of Olive-Harvey College, close to the center of the city, gives you public transportation connections with all the areas of Chicago.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Olive-Harvey College is a community college on Chicago's far south side at 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, and a part of the City Colleges of Chicago. Its name arises from two Medal of Honor winners of the Vietnam era, Milton Olive, III, and Carmel B. Harvey. Besides its main building in the Pullman Community Area, Olive-Harvey also administratively includes a South Chicago campus.

Olive-Harvey offers many Associate's degree programs for students seeking direct entry into a career and those seeking to transfer to a school offering a Bachelor's degree. Many vocational certificates are also offered. The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location

  • Main campus:
  • South Chicago campus:

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
66%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,543
Students Receiving Aid:
81%
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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 66%
Part-Time 34%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 79%
Hispanic 18%
Other 2%
Caucasian 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 99%
Indiana 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

City Colleges of Chicago - Olive - Harvey College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,410 $ 5,949 $ 9,543
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,160 $ 5,699 $ 9,293
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 250 $ 250 $ 250
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,078 79%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,093 57%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,122 5%  
Any Aid:
  81%  

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