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Harold Washington College, or HWC, is a 2-year community college founded in 1962. The college was later dedicated to the memory of the Chicago mayor Harold Washington, following his death in 1987. HWC offers associate degrees and certificates in arts and humanities, architecture, sciences, music and theater. Students can utilize transfer assistance facilities to local 4-year colleges and universities.
Harold Washington College boasts of state-of-the-art buildings including a library and multi-media center, expanded computer laboratories and laboratories for the arts and sciences. There are also rooms where meeting and conferences as well as concerts and other events can be hosted.
Chicago, IL is home to Harold Washington College. Chicago is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Harold Washington College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in transportation and family and social work.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Harold Washington College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Harold Washington College has 8,633 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601-2449
General Phone: (312) 553-5600
http://hwashington.ccc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3,183 | truck and bus driver |
| Family and Social Work | 1,051 | foodservice management, child care provider, social work |
| Liberal Arts | 194 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 61 | nursing assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | substance abuse counseling |
| Business and Management | 23 | accounting, business management, marketing |
| Science | 21 | biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 8 | animation and special effects |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information science, information technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | architectural drafting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Harold Washington College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4,298 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 263 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Harold Washington College had a total enrollment of 8,633 students (5,934 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,248 |
Financial Aid:
Harold Washington College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165200)
Harold Washington College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $97,257 | 3 | $96,099 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $76,709 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $63,229 | 20 | $57,130 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $58,873 | 37 | $54,217 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $64,864 | 63 | $58,207 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harold Washington College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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