by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Harold Washington College? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Harold Washington College. We reviewed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
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Harold Washington College total enrollment is approximately 2,484 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Harold Washington College undergraduate population is made up of 55.3% women, and 44.7% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Harold Washington College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,165 | 47.0% |
| Black or African American | 617 | 24.9% |
| White | 242 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 198 | 8.0% |
| International | 161 | 6.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 87 | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,165 | 47.0% |
| Black or African American | 617 | 24.9% |
| White | 242 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 198 | 8.0% |
| International | 161 | 6.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 87 | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 45.9% |
| Black or African American | 23.5% |
| Hispanic | 15.3% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,374 female students and 1,110 male students at Harold Washington College.
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.6% of Harold Washington College students come from within the state, and 0.4% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 4 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 807 | 99.5% |
| Michigan | 2 | 0.2% |
| Indiana | 1 | 0.1% |
| Texas | 1 | 0.1% |
Harold Washington College hosts roughly 6.5% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Harold Washington College, 38.8% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,247 | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 1,227 | 20.1% |
| 20-21 | 1,127 | 18.4% |
| 22-24 | 932 | 15.2% |
| 25-29 | 710 | 11.6% |
| 35 and over | 496 | 8.1% |
| 30-34 | 373 | 6.1% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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