About City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Founded in 1970, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College. is a college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,979 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 23:1. There are 49 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
33%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    3 Students rated on-campus housing 2.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    3 Students rated campus food 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    4 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    4 Students rated class size 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    4 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    3 Students rated local services 2.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    4 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College?

4 Students rated City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Marilyn - 11/27/2024

The City Colleges of Chicago and, more specifically, Olive Harvey have been extremely supportive and involved in my educational journey in a plethora of ways, and I can’t imagine what my life would be like without the insight and experience that the City Colleges have provided me. Because I’m a high school student who is enrolled in both high school and college, it’s been difficult to manage my courses and my time. However, my professors and counselors at Olive Harvey have helped me manage my course load, and they always make themselves available to me when I have questions about my assignments. Furthermore, Olive Harvey hosts many events to ensure that the students and their families have access to community resources. Since the beginning of the semester, countless opportunities like community feedings, career fairs, and early voting have been brought to my attention. Moreover, there is also an early childhood program present at Olive Harvey for students with children, and that program provides many opportunities and resources for the families who have a child enrolled in the program. That program also makes an effort to get the children and their families involved in the community. For example, every November, the early childhood program hosts a Thanksgiving event in which the children decorate baskets that the parents and teachers can put cans in. These baskets are then given to the school food pantry; however, there is another way that Olive Harvey helps its students, and I often utilize this resource. The tutoring labs and library at Olive Harvey are the best places in the school for me to get access to information and supplies I need for my classes. The tutoring labs are the places you can go for help in a specific subject area, and you don’t need an appointment to walk in. The tutoring labs also give you access to computers, printers, and school supplies. The library, on the other hand, is a great place to focus on your assignments and find any additional information you need to complete a project. All in all, Olive Harvey and the City Colleges of Chicago have an excellent system that keeps their students involved and gives them the support they need to be successful. Their help has been vital to my post-secondary education and my personal development. I give them five stars.

Cuauhtemoc - 04/11/2018

Olive Harvey College is a great school to start one's education because the school feels close knit where students or visitors can access most services with ease. The school has an active spirit for sports and its clubs. There are small events which make the small appear bigger than it is but at the same time these events don't diminish the importance of education.

Vanessa - 03/30/2018

I love the school. The staff are very helpful. I have enjoyed attending this college. I have learned a lot, it's been hard but my professors have been great. I started back to school because I never got the chance to finish. I am 55 years old now, and going back to school has been one of the most rewarding things, I have ever done for myself. Olive Harvey College made that happen for me.

Lance - 08/22/2016

Overall, I like the campus. Setting aside the usual thing of "it's a community college, it's not as good as a 4 year," it's a school where people are mainly pushing academics to have an easier time transferring to a 4 year. I personally was enrolled at UIC, but had to come to Olive Harvey due to cost reasons. It is a community college which means it's mostly work, but for what it's supposed to be, it works very well for me so far, especially for free.

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time to my Senior year of High School knowing what I know now about college I would tell my past self, to go straight into college without taking an 18 year hiatus. I would also tell myself that college can be intimidating at first but once you set foot in the doors that first day it is just like you have been enrolled there all along, the people you will meet in college will be some of the greatest influences in your life and you will surely be an inspiration to some or several individuals. I would show myself the enrollment process in advance, because I would like to format it myself to ensure a smooth transition from Admissions all the way to the Bursar?s Office. But mainly if I could talk to my Senior self I would let me know to stay positive and motivated because I know I survived, and to keep me motivated I would let myself know that I, no we are a 4.0 student.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What made me choose Olive-Harvey above all other schools was the extremely professional, accessible staff.

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A PERSON THAT ARE TRYING TO TRANSFER PRIVATE INSTITUTE CREDITS

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The thing I brag about most when discussing my school would be the classes I enroll in and the discussions we partake in certain classes. To hear the opinions expressed by my fellow classmates really open your mind. As well as my 4.0 GPA.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Honestly, Olive-Harvey is a good school; it provides a high-quality education without the high price of a university.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    So far, the classmates I have had, seem more like good friends. We exchange telephone numbers and e-mail addresses during the first two weeks of class. By doing this, if one of us had to miss class, he/she can keep up with the coursework by contacting another classmate. Sometimes we meet early or stay late, so we can go over the current lessons. And we help each other understand topics we could not quite grasp during class. My classmates are just as dedicated as I am; I appreciate them to the utmost, and they are my best "classfriends."

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    THAT MY CREDITS WASN'T TRANSFERABLE

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Not enough advisor available.

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Student Body

Students

63%

female

37%

male

2,979

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

11

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
68%
% Hispanic/Latino
24%
% White or Caucasian
3%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College receive some sort of financial aid. 73% were awarded federal grants. While 17% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$11,906

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,900

Books and Supplies

$7,704

Room and Board

21,510

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,983
$30 - $48K
$6,152
$48 - $75K
$7,508
$75 - $110K
N/A
$110K & UP
N/A

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