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Harry S. Truman College was established in 1956 as an evening college at Amundsen High School. It was named Mayfair College in 1961 and enrolled 4,000 students. In 1976, the college moved to its present campus and adopted the current name. It was named after U.S. President Harry S. Truman. The college is also known as Truman College and has a number of degree and certificate programs. Truman College also offers a learning center in the Lakeview neighborhood. The following are the various academic departments of Truman College:
- Automotive Technology
- Biology
- Business and Computer Information Systems
- Communication Arts and Skills
- Cosmetology
- Humanities, Art, and Foreign Languages
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Physical Science and Engineering
- Social Science
The Student Government Association is the student representative body of Truman College. The other student clubs are Black Student Union, Truman Chess Club, Community of African Students, Future Teachers of Chicago, Le Coin des Bohemiens-French Club, Truman Math Club, Psi Beta, and World Clique-Music Club.
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Campus Location1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640-6063
USA
Main Tel: (773) 907-4700
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
City Colleges Of Chicago-Harry S Truman College HighlightsWhere City Colleges Of Chicago-Harry S Truman College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, beauty and cosmetology, science, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 230 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 150 | 8 | | 1-2 year certificate | 88 | 10 |
Truman College StudentsThe student enrollment at Truman College was 11,354 in 2007 (5,449 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,949 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,543 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,216 |
Financial Aid: Truman College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 57 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 7 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (46 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (37 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (84 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (46 awarded) - Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (82 awarded) - Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (32 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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