City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Wilbur Wright College was established in 1934 by the Chicago Board of Education as one of the system of three city junior colleges designed to serve the post-secondary educational needs of Chicago citizens. Except for a three-year period during World War II, when the U.S. Navy took it over for training purposes, the college remained at 3400 N. Austin until the recent move to the new campus in 1993. In 1966, Wright and the other city colleges were reorganized into a new community college district, named the City Colleges of Chicago, with its own Board of Trustees and taxing authority.

School Highlights

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College serves 8,762 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,762 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 377 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
377 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,762 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,078 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,684 students
1,683 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
849 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,078 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,684 students
1,683 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
7%
5%
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% Hispanic
64%
24%
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% Black
5%
12%
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% White
21%
53%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
36%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,460 is less than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,891 is less than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,460
$8,163
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,891
$10,824
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$5,900
$8,029
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,750
$4,600
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC) of Wilbur Wright College is located at 1645 North California on Chicago's near northwest side. The center opened its doors in 1995, and serves as an education and training resource for the Humboldt Park/West Town Community. The Center provides community residents with occupational skills training in areas with high employment potential. Wright College education programs lead to Associate Degrees of 60 to 64 semester credit hours and Certificates for programs of less than 60 hours. Six types of Associate Degrees are offered. They are the Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Fine Arts(A.F.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate of Engineering Science(A.E.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) and other Certificates & Programs. The Wright College Library provides the student with a variety of books, periodicals, and electronic material for study, course-related research, and personal growth. Our library resources are available online to assist our students in meeting their educational objectives. More resources consists of quality faculty devoted to student learning, a campus culture that promotes the free exchange and sharing of ideas and allows for innovation, opportunities for professional development, facilities, technology, and staff that promote and support student learning, extracurricular activities and cultural events that enhance the learning community, counseling and other advisory services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College cost?
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College's tuition is approximately $6,460 for In-State students and $7,891 for Out-State students.
What is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College's ranking?
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,762 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,460
  • Out-state tuition: $7,891
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Cook County, IL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Cook County, IL is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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