City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
About City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Wilbur Wright College teaches on the northwest side of Chicago and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It runs an engineering program that moves students straight into the University of Illinois, and the sciences are among its largest.
Founded
1934
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Students
4,372
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
30.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,590
Out-of-state: $15,150
Avg Net Price
$6,375
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,625
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
30.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.5%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
26.7%
$/Student
$4.8K
Class Size
Large
The 30.9% graduation rate is below average, but 72.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,590
In-State
$15,150
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,920
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,762
After Financial Aid
$6,375
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,645
Receive Grants
26%
Take Loans
0.7%
Tuition is $4,590/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,375.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College fund their education.
While in School
26%
Get Grants
Free money
0.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,884
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$69/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College.
Gender
48.5%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,372
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
57.3%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
40.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (49% women, 52% men). 57.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
4,372
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College fields 3 varsity teams with 62 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
62
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
38
Men
24
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,625
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
496 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$26K
145 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
49 grads
Legal Support Services
$53K
33 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$40K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
11 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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