City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Harold Washington College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Harold Washington College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Harold Washington College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Harold Washington College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Harold Washington College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College received on average $5,706 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,706

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	435	60%	$4,745	$2,063,989
Other Federal Grant	435	60%	$4,880	$2,122,989
State Grant/Scholarships	356	49%	$1,158	$412,370
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	199	27%	$3,947	$785,371
Total Grant & Scholarships	582	80%	$5,706	$3,320,730

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students is 23.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.9%.

23.6%

asian 34.7% 26 students
African American 14.0% 44 students
white 33.3% 19 students
hispanic 25.8% 200 students
International Students 31.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 20.7% 6 students

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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