City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2023 Average Net Price

$3,555

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,859

34.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.6%

207 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (661 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (167 degrees), and General Studies (122 degrees).

In 2023, 1,693 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (854 degrees), 2.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is $4,380, which is $−3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 272 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is $4,380, which is $3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,555.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is $−3,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,555

2023 Value

8.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,555. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College grew by 8.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was of $8,128 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 272 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College had a total enrollment of 5,859 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is 2,014 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,845. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% Black or African American, 10.8% White, 6.45% Asian, 3.57% Two or More Races, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0341% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,859 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is 2,014 and the part-time enrollment is 3,845. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,509 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,943 enrolled students
White
633 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is 42.8% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% Black or African American, 10.8% White, 6.45% Asian, 3.57% Two or More Races, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0341% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15 students (0.256%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 545 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is hispanic or latino (854 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (661 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (167 degrees) and General Studies (122 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,205 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (95 degrees), and Communication Technologies (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are Elementary & middle school teachers (134,983 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (106,176 people), Other managers (95,228 people), Registered nurses (44,512 people), and Secondary school teachers (42,981 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,205 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (95 degrees), Communication Technologies (22 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (167 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,205 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (95 degrees), Communication Technologies (22 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (167 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are Elementary & secondary schools (284,364 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,067 people), Computer Systems Design (99,865 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (97,238 people), and Construction (61,923 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
661 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
167 degrees awarded
General Studies
122 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 661 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

574

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 574 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, which is 0.513 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,119).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 346 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.469 times less than the 737 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 737 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.13 times more than the 346 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is Female and Two or More Races (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
854 degrees awarded
Black or African American
398 degrees awarded
White
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is hispanic or latino (854 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

0.177% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
550 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
304 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
301 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is hispanic or latino female (550 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (304 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College employs 33 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors and 21 Instructors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are Female Associate professor (19), Female Assistant professor (17), and Male Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2023 Salaries

11.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, a 11.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.826% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College paid a total of $11M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College were Assistant professor with 33 employees, Associate professor with 27 employees, and Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College was Female Associate professor with 19 employees, Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.

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