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Richard J. Daley College is one of seven City Colleges of Chicago. It enrolls more than 4000 students and over 80 full-time faculty. The college was founded as William J. Bogan Junior College in 1960. Earlier, it utilized classrooms in the evenings, provided by the William J. Bogan High School, which were located in the Ashburn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. In 1977, after the death of Richard J. Daley, the late mayor, the college was renamed after him. Its present campus was completed in the year 1981.
The student life at Richard J. Daley College is vibrant and active. Students are provided many opportunities for social and recreational development. There are various Student clubs and organizations on campus. The college's Student Government Association sponsors charity drives, guest speakers, movie days, fundraisers, and many other cultural events.
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Campus Location7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652-1299
USA
Main Tel: (773) 838-7500
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City Colleges Of Chicago-Richard J Daley College HighlightsWhere City Colleges Of Chicago-Richard J Daley College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 365 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 287 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 79 | 10 |
Daley College StudentsThe student enrollment at Daley College was 9,679 in 2007 (5,493 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,949 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,543 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,216 |
Financial Aid: Daley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 37 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 4 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (83 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (38 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) ENGINEERING (1 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (53 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (16 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (147 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded) - Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (92 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (132 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) SCIENCE (26 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (71 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION (9 awarded) - Transportation and Materials Moving
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