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 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 38%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 19% over five years.
Wright Career College(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty82 staff156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wright Career College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Wright Career College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,391 students1,734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:112:1
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# Full-Time Students1,391 students777 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
14%
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% Black
47%
8%
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% White
37%
62%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.630.58
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College Completion Rate
63%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$19,600$34,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,400 is less than the state average of $18,155. The private state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$12,400$18,155
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%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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Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Wright Career College is Johnson County Community College (3.6 miles away).
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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 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Kansas City Kansas Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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