55 for All Goal

City Colleges has challenged ourselves to reach a universal goal of 55% of students completing or transferring within 4 years.

In reaching this goal, together, we will transform 5,300 lives by 2032.

What It Means

By 2032:

  • 55% of credential-seeking students who enroll in credit at City Colleges for the first time (including prior Early College students)

  • Will earn a degree, certificate, or transfer to a bachelor’s degree-granting institution
  • Within four years of starting at City Colleges
  • Across all groups

Why 55

At 55% we would meet or exceed the best outcomes – across all student groups – for a Chicago public college or university

Where Are We Today

City Colleges of Chicago Outcome Measure Rates by Cohort & Race/Ethnicity

Source: OpenBook, data as of 1/22/2026