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City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate4.8%

Even though Daley College is test-optional, its 4.8% acceptance rate means a submitted score should clearly strengthen your application. Aim for the upper end of Daley College’s admitted-student SAT or ACT range, not just the midpoint, to give yourself the strongest shot.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College facts and stats

Quick Facts

City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College enrolls 6,296 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Daley College has a 63% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31:1.

Location

Chicago, IL

Undergrad Enrollment6,296

Freshman Retention63%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio31:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Daley College, plan to take your first test by spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Since Daley College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, work backward from its Regular Decision deadline and use the latest fall test whose scores will arrive in time as your final retake.

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What you'll actually pay

Daley College is a public college with in-state tuition of $12,090 and out-of-state tuition of $15,150. Students can review federal, state, and institutional aid options to estimate their net cost after grants, scholarships, and other support.

In-State Tuition$12,090

Out-of-State Tuition$15,150

Room and Board$8,128

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Daley College lists out-of-state tuition at $15,150, while in-state tuition is $12,090. Room and board is estimated at $8,128, so total costs will depend on a student’s tuition category, living situation, and personal expenses. Financial aid can lower the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.