City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College (CCC)
Chicago, IL| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.ccc.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | No |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $5,961 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $7,498 |
| Retention Rate: | 51% |
| Enrollment: | 17,602 |
| Year Established: | 1962 |
About CCC
Harold Washington College is a two-year, public college in Chicago, Illinois, that offers all of the opportunities of a city college. Academics include numerous transfer degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Classes also take place throughout the week and at all times of the day and evening.
The school offers majors through such departments as:
- Art and Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- English, Speech and Theatre
- Humanities and Music
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- World Languages
With these majors, students are able to transfer into many different bachelor’s degree programs. They can also transfer to respected state and private universities and colleges like:
- DePaul University
- University of Illinois
- Southern Illinois University
- Howard University
- St. Augustine College
Harold Washington College also offers professional associate’s degrees and certificates in healthcare, computer technology and other fields.
Harold Washington College holds evening, morning and afternoon classes, as well as classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Students may take classes online too.
College life opportunities are equally numerous and diverse and include services like counseling, tutoring and peer mentoring, as well as several student publications, a student government and creative, special interest and other student clubs.
Admissions applications are available on the school website. Incoming students will also need to take the Compass placement exam.
Those who wish to apply for financial aid will need to complete the FAFSA, as well. Financial aid packages usually include a combination of loans and grants.
CCC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 2 Reviews
50% of students gave City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Jeannette Garcia Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
I like the location of the college. Nice area. The college is very clean. I feel secure there because right in the entrance there is a security desk with the least two or four securty men. I like how it is up to date in technology.
CCC Location
City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
Getting Around CCC
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Transit
Excellent transit. This area has plenty of convenient public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Chicago, IL
CCC Students
| Total Students | 17,602 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 25%
- African American: 36%
- Caucasian: 21%
- Asian: 13%
- Unknown and Other: 4%
| Latino | 25% |
|---|---|
| African American | 36% |
| Caucasian | 21% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Unknown and Other | 4% |
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