Richard J. Daley College


7500 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60652


Richard J. Daley College continues an unbroken tradition which began nearly a century ago of offering university-bound students a solid liberal arts education in their own neighborhoods at a cost working people can afford. Just as importantly, Richard J. Daley College continues to respond to the changing needs of Chicago and its people by supplementing academic areas with the technical, career and occupational curricula for our ever-evolving global society.

Richard J. Daley College strives to provide all students with a rewarding education and a desire for lifelong learning in the process. Daley College provides the opportunities students need to reach those goals they have set for themselves. The faculty and staff of Richard J. Daley College make every effort possible to assist students in realizing their life objectives. During the time necessary to complete a college program, students work extremely hard but at Richard J. Daley College the entire college community works equally hard to bring students the knowledge and support they need.

Richard J. Daley College offers over 50 Associate Degrees and certificate programs designed to serve the varying needs of each student. Faculty advisors at Daley College assist students in deciding on a degree program or major area of concentration based on placement test results and the student's preferred area of study. Programs of study at Richard J. Daley College lead to the degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in engineering Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in General Studies as well as various certificates. Richard J. Daley College's graduates transfer to colleges and universities all over Illinois where they are welcomed as well-prepared juniors or join the work force of Chicago where they are among its most productive and enlightened citizens. Richard J. Daley College is proud to help all students reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.

Quick Facts:
  • Richard J. Daley College has a student population of 4,500 students.

  • Richard J. Daley College employs over 80 full-time faculty members.

  • Richard J. Daley College offers over 50 associate degrees and certificate programs.

  • A student found to have significant financial need at Richard J. Daley College may be awarded a financial aid package composed of awards from two or more different programs, usually a combination of work, grant, and loan funds.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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