City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
2
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
12.1%(962)
Hispanic
43.7%(3,460)
African American
32.0%(2,537)
Asian
7.7%(607)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.8%(303)
Unknown
0.5%(42)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment8,156
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.1%(3,354)
Women
58.9%(4,802)

Gender Statistics

Men3,354

41% of total enrollment

Women4,802

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.7%(1,034)
18-19
21.6%(1,265)
20-21
20.3%(1,191)
22-24
15.2%(891)
25+
25.1%(1,472)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 151% in-state residents, -54% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.1%(763)
International
1.9%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State763

151% of student body

International15

3% of student body

States Represented

2 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age