by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College came in at $12,090 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $15,150. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,090 | $15,150 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,090 | $15,150 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| One Year Ago | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,090 | $15,150 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Harold Washington College has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $15,905 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.65%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,289. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.66%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $15,401.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,289 | $15,401 |
| In 2 Years | $12,491 | $15,657 |
| In 3 Years | $12,697 | $15,917 |
| In 4 Years | $12,906 | $16,181 |
| In 5 Years | $13,118 | $16,450 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $63,156, versus roughly $50,383 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, visit the City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Financial Aid page.
