Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,430
- Average Net Price
- $2,974
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.8%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,128
- Books & Supplies
- $1,920
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $5,750
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $61/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 23.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $2,190 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,754 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $4,862 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,912 |
| $110,001+ | $9,996 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $4,380 sticker price at Harold Washington College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,190 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $4,862 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $4,380 to $19,992 depending on family income.
The college keeps debt burdens manageable for a downtown location. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $5,750, translating to $61 monthly payments. That represents just 2% of typical graduate earnings of $36,531 ten years out. Only 2.12% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Nearly 35% receive Pell Grants, while 12.52% get institutional aid averaging $5,849.
Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. They pay roughly $180 per month for downtown Chicago education and workforce training that leads to steady employment for 90.2% of graduates.
The college keeps debt burdens manageable for a downtown location. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $5,750, translating to $61 monthly payments. That represents just 2% of typical graduate earnings of $36,531 ten years out. Only 2.12% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Nearly 35% receive Pell Grants, while 12.52% get institutional aid averaging $5,849.
Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. They pay roughly $180 per month for downtown Chicago education and workforce training that leads to steady employment for 90.2% of graduates.
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