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The campus of Harold Washington College is in Chicago, Illinois, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Harold Washington College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Harold Washington College is known for its programs in transportation and family and social work.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
In 2005, Harold Washington College had 7,613 students enrolled (4,772 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Harold Washington College are 40 years old or older.
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
Admissions Phone: (312) 553-6000
Financial Aid Phone: (312) 553-6040
http://hwashington.ccc.edu/
Harold Washington College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2,323 | truck and bus driver |
| Family And Social Work | 1,210 | foodservice management, child care provider, social service professions |
| Liberal Arts | 189 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | information science, information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Science | 15 | biological and physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting, marketing, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | architectural drafting |
| Media | 4 | animation and special effects |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Harold Washington College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3,540 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 282 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 6 |
In 2005, Harold Washington College had a total enrollment of 7,613 students (4,772 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (312) 553-6000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Harold Washington College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (312) 553-6040
Harold Washington College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $89,030 | 6 | $77,367 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $76,494 | 3 | $80,688 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $63,261 | 9 | $65,689 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $47,904 | 34 | $45,144 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $60,772 | 52 | $54,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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