Harold Washington College
School info
3.2
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.3
Food
2.6
Clubs
2.9
Facilities
3
Internet
3.3
Location
4.6
Opportunities
3.3
Safety
4.2
Social
2.9
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Chicago, IL
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Community
- Established: 1962; 62 years ago (1962)
- Founder: Harold Washington College was not founded by a specific individual but was established as part of the City Colleges of Chicago system. Therefore, the founder is: City Colleges of Chicago
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 50
Key Area
- Business
- Law
- and Criminal Justice
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Health Professions and Related Programs
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 8,536
- Undergraduates: Between 5,750 and 8,248
- Postgraduates: 0
- Academic Staff: 81
Notable Alumni
- Minnie Riperton
- Walid Shoebat
- Darling Squire
- Muhammad Elbadawi
- Sabrina Williams
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
You're almost literally right in the heart of downtown. AMC theater down the street, restaurants and clothing stores. Your a few blocks from Millennium Park if you want to hang with friends. The train stops right outside the college.
Overall 4.7
I really enjoyed attending at Harold. The location was great, I mean who doesn't like going to school downtown?? The staff were always so helpful and the tutors and workshops they had were amazing! It's really hard to get lost while looking for your classes.
Overall 4.6
I have had the privilege of attending Harold Washington College, and I can confidently say that it is a remarkable institution that offers a wealth of opportunities for its students. From academic resources to an exceptional staff, this college has truly made my educational journey fulfilling.
Overall 4.6
Nice place to take courses
Overall 4.5
I love Harold Washington. I love my teachers so far and the students are nice. The staffs are very helpful and nice.
Overall 4.5
I LOVE HWC
Overall 4.4
For those of you giving social a low score, it’s really what you make of your experience here. The basement is a great place to socialize or grab a snack. Harold has a lot of cool study spots too!! I gave food a low score bc we don’t always get food provided, and the vending machines on the math floor doesn’t work sometimes.
Overall 4.4
I felt super safe in the facility. It really helped me to
Overall 4.4
Great school if you want to study!!
Overall 4.3
I like the approach to taylored learning environment.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.4
This institution is a joke!
Overall 1.4
None.
Overall 1.8
Career shift so taking prerequisite classes to transfer to a 4 year university, wish I had been advised on attending a different school. Everything has been a horrible uphill battle, from enrolling to getting advised to being stuck with professors that are seriously lacking. If you need predominately science classes, stay away.
Overall 1.8
What this school lacks of is having more volunteer and club activities for students.
Overall 1.9
Administration is for the most part, extremely rude and not helpful. They act as though they want to get in the way of your learning experience by any means possible.
Overall 2
Its community college.