Harold Washington College - CCC

30 East Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601

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https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/pages/default.aspx

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Main telephone 312-553-5600

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Educational system City Colleges of Chicago
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1962
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Campus size 1 acre
County Cook

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Number of full time, freshmen men 269
Number of full time, freshmen women 247
Total number of full time freshmen 516
Number of part time, freshmen men 121
Number of part time, freshmen women 186
Total number of part time freshmen 307
Total number of freshmen men 390
Total number of freshmen women 433
Total number of freshmen 823
Number of full time, undergraduate men 902
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,113
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,015
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,633
Number of part time, undergraduate women 2,473
Total number of part time undergraduates 4,106
Total number of undergraduate males 2,535
Total number of undergraduate females 3,586
Total number of undergraduate students 6,121
Total enrollment 6,121
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 6%
Black 26%
Hispanic 48%
White 10%
Race/ethnicity unknown Less than 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Percentage of students 25 or older 42%

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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $12,420
Out-of-state tuition $15,540
Books and supplies $2,010
Room and board (live on campus)* $8,448
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)

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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) August 1
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes

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Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Number of male applicants 994
Number of male applicants accepted 994
Number of male applicants who enrolled 390
Number of female applicants 855
Number of female applicants accepted 855
Number of female applicants who enrolled 433
Total number of applicants 1,849
Total number of applicants accepted 1,849
Total number of applicants who enrolled 823
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Other application materials Academic Placement
Other application materials Required for all students
Standardized test scores Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 59%

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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 308
Student faculty ratio 20:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 60 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Governors State University, Roosevelt University
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Main library name Harold Washington College Library

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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes

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Remedial education courses Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes

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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes

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Total enrollment 6,121
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