A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
10%
|
| Black |
29%
|
| Hispanic |
45%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,276
|
| Women |
3,283
|
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144209 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College.