Harold Washington College is a public community college in downtown Chicago and one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. It offers associate degrees, credit certificates, adult education and workforce training, and is a participating campus in the CCC Star Scholarship transfer program.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$4,590
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$15,150
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Associate degrees and certificates with transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
Free ESL and GED/high school completion programs.
Professional and personal development courses.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,150
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
