Description

Harold Washington College is a learning-centered urban institution of higher education that offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment. The College is committed to upholding high institutional and academic standards and to understanding and improving student learning.

At Harold Washington College (HWC) you will receive an excellent education in small classes, taught by dedicated and talented professors. Most of our college credit courses are fully transferable to any college or university across the country.

We have a state-of-the-art building that provides a Library & Multi-Media Center, expanded Computer Laboratories, and newly furnished classrooms and laboratories for the arts and sciences. Our multi-purpose rooms can accomodate concert and theatre events, meeting and conference space, as well as office space for faculty and staff. We also have a Student Union Lounge that provides food service.

Harold Washington College is conveniently located in downtown Chicago, Illinois - USA, which makes the campus easily accessible for current or new students interested in attending the college. The campus is located in an eleven story building one block south of the Chicago River at the corner of Lake and Wabash Streets.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$8,125

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,607

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

8,464

Students

Total Students
8,464

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
54%
Part-Time
46%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
96%
Out-of-State
4%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
36%
Asian
13%
Caucasian
19%
Latino
26%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Illinois
96%
Other
4%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%