The City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering offers small class sizes, talented instructors, comprehensive support, and opportunities both inside the classroom and beyond.
WHY STUDY ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AT CITY COLLEGES
- Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
Transfer as a junior to University of Illinois, Illinois Tech, and other universities (and keep all of your credits). - Tuition Savings
High-quality education at a fraction of the cost of four-year universities. - Customized Support
Access advisors at City Colleges and transfer institutions, get tutoring, and enroll in the “Bridge” program—which helps minority and underrepresented students build up math & science skills they’ll need. - Financial Assistance
Select students can work as engineering tutors or near-peer mentors, and City Colleges of Chicago offers many scholarships and grants. - Internships and Research Opportunities
Work while you learn at places like Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, and Princeton University.
City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering Benefits*
- Tuition fee waivers for qualified, low-income students
- Culturally inclusive environment for students from every background
- Multiple student supports
- Tutoring
- Faculty and near-peer mentoring
- Intentional academic advising
- Opportunity to serve as an Engineering Ambassador (a paid program for students to promote engineering externally and grow professionally)
- Membership in national professional societies
- Financial support for select students qualified to work as tutors or near-peer mentors
- Scheduled visits to desired transfer institutions
- Opportunities to serve the community
*Some of these benefits are currently only available at Wright College; contact the City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering for more information
Our engineering program was recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity as a “2021 Inspiring Program in STEM” and was awarded an Example of Excelencia in 2023.