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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chicago, IL · City · 4,207 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the heart of the Loop, Harold Washington College is best known for serving as the City Colleges of Chicago's "Center of Excellence" in Business, offering premier associate degree programs in business, digital media, and the liberal arts. The college stands out for its robust transfer partnerships with elite four-year universities and the Chicago Star Scholarship, which provides free tuition to qualifying Chicago high school graduates. Its vibrant, commuter-focused campus culture embraces the surrounding downtown area as an extended classroom, offering a diverse student body rich opportunities for professional networking, arts integration, and active student-led organizations.

Location
Chicago, IL, 60601-2449 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,726
Out-of-state COA
$25,286
Avg net price
$7,397
In-state tuition
$4,590
Out-of-state tuition
$15,150
Books & supplies
$1,920/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,911
$30–48k
$6,728
$48–75k
$9,347
$75–110k
$9,922
$110k+
$11,657
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
27%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,483
Median earnings (10yr)
$36,531
Median debt
$5,750
Monthly loan payment
$61
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$6,589
Debt (90th percentile)
$10,300
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$18,168
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
11%
Hispanic
48%
Black
27%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$13,133/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,971
Federal loan rate
2%

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