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City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College (HWC)
- 30 E Lake St
- Chicago, IL 60601
- OPEID College Code: 00165200
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- General Phone: (312) 553-5600
- President: John R. Wozniak
- Website: hwashington.ccc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 8,633
- College Alias: HWC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 38%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 38% | 33% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,643 | $3,100 | $1,439 | $1,147 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 50 | 19 | 15 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,949 | $5,675 | $5,130 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,543 | $8,998 | $8,236 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 | $832 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,368 | $6,176 | $5,952 |
| Other Expenses | $3,328 | $3,136 | $3,040 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,948 | $3,136 | $5,568 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,165 | $6,507 | $5,930 |
| Out of State | $10,759 | $9,830 | $9,036 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,861 | $15,819 | $14,922 |
| Out of State | $20,455 | $19,142 | $18,028 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,113 | $12,267 | $11,498 |
| Out of State | $16,707 | $15,590 | $14,604 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,633 Undergraduate: 8,633
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,875 Female: 4,758
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,875 Female: 4,758
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,213 Part-Time: 4,420
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,213 Part-Time: 4,420
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 47 | 0.5% |
| Black | 3,374 | 39% |
| Asian | 1,122 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1,998 | 23% |
| White | 2,092 | 24% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 82 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,459 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,552 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,444 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,485 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 806 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 595 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 719 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 438 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 46 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 766 | 286 | 480 |
| Faculty Status | 385 | 119 | 266 |
| Tenured Faculty | 75 | 75 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 385 | 119 | 266 |
| Primarily Instruction | 385 | 119 | 266 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 159 | 44 | 115 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 200 | 102 | 98 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 121 | 76 | 45 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 79 | 26 | 53 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,618 (119) | $65,172 (56) | $54,681 (63) |
| Professor | $94,218 (9) | $98,795 (5) | $88,497 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $79,653 (8) | $82,248 (5) | $75,329 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,877 (33) | $59,650 (17) | $53,931 (16) |
| Instructor | $54,093 (69) | $59,668 (29) | $50,052 (40) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,618 (119) | $65,172 (56) | $54,681 (63) |
| Professor | $94,218 (9) | $98,795 (5) | $88,497 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $79,653 (8) | $82,248 (5) | $75,329 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,877 (33) | $59,650 (17) | $53,931 (16) |
| Instructor | $54,093 (69) | $59,668 (29) | $50,052 (40) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 19%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 4% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 4% |
| Female | 4% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
