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Wright Career College (Closed 2024)

10700 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210

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School Highlights

Wright Career College served 1,391 students (100% of students were full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 40%.

School Overview

Wright Career College

(KS) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Item not available

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, non-profit

Public

Total Faculty

82 staff

155 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

1,391 students

2,057 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,391 students

606 students

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

1,451 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

341 students

229 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,391 students

569 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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1,424 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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5 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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342 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

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% Hispanic

10%

15%

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% Black

47%

% White

37%

60%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.63

0.60

This chart displays the diversity score of Wright Career College and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

63%

33%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3056%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$19,600

$34,000

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$12,400

$17,451

This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Wright Career College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

97%

90%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wright Career College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$25,250

$9,451

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wright Career College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,434

$5,250

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

ACT Composite

n/a

Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wright Career College cost?

Wright Career College's private state tuition is approximately $12,400.

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Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,451 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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