City Colleges Of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Harold Washington College is a two-year community college located in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1962 as Loop College. It's current name is in honor of the first African American mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides transfer assistance to local four-year colleges and universities.

HWC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Alpha Phi Omega, the Criminal Justice Club, Friendship Union Club and the Organization of Latin American Students.

City Colleges Of Chicago-Harold Washington College Highlights

Where City Colleges Of Chicago-Harold Washington College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work and transportation.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Harold Washington College Students

The student enrollment at Harold Washington College was 8,633 in 2007 (5,697 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Harold Washington College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.