Overview
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL, USA
Public
2 Year
Overview
Harold Washington College is a public, 2-year institution that is part of the City Colleges of Chicago system. HWC is home to a substantial catalog of associate and certificate programs, with its primary academic focus being business and applied sciences. Students enrolled at HWC have can utilize the college’s Career Planning & Placement services and take advantage of the number of college and university partners, including Columbia, DePaul, and Loyola.
Average Net Price:
$2,992
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$2,992
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,090 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,150 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1920 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,190
$30k - $48k
$2,754
$48k - $75k
$4,862
$75k - $110k
$7,912
$110k+
$9,996
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,316
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,452
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,069
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
58%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1745
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,452
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,150
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$43
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,150
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
391
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
98%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
200
$30k - $48k
96
$48k - $75k
67
$75k - $110k
9
$110k+
1
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
5,859
Total Number of Undergrads
5,859
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
20
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
US National: 44%58%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
98%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
33%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
43%
White
11%
Multiracial
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
55%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,000
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$43
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