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Wright Career College (Closed 2016)

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 10:1.

Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

Wright Career College

(KS) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Item not available

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, non-profit

Public

Total Faculty

82 staff

156 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

1,391 students

1,530 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,391 students

628 students

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# Part-Time Students

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902 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

341 students

230 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,391 students

628 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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2 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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888 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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1 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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342 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

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% Hispanic

10%

14%

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% Black

47%

% White

37%

63%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.63

0.57

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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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0.65%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$19,600

$34,000

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$12,400

$18,155

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

97%

90%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$25,250

$9,451

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,434

$5,250

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

ACT Composite

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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 $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.