Chicago Community Colleges

There are 7 community colleges within the Chicago city limits and 21 community colleges within a 50 mile radius. These are the most popular. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 163,296 students. If you're looking for a large school, College of DuPage enrolls the most students with 2,101 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest offers the lowest tuition for community colleges in the Chicago area at $3,234 per year.