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Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,430
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,128
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,880
Net price (after aid)$2,974
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$2,190
$30k – $48k$2,754
$48k – $75k$4,862
$75k – $110k$7,912
$110k+$9,996
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$36,531
Median debt at graduation$5,750
Est. monthly loan payment$61
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.4×Graduates earn about 6.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans2%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$3.0k below avg
Out-of-state value
$14.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$4.4k
Out-of-state
$14.4k
Net price
$3.0k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$5.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$36.5k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Health Sciences
Health Informatics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
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About City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
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- Where is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College located?
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is a public community college based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,380 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College reports total enrollment of approximately 4,146 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
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