Wright Career College (Closed 2024)

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 lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 41%.

School Overview

Wright Career College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's 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
50 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,391 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,391 students
531 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,391 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,391 students
529 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
47%
9%
% White
37%
59%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$12,400
$17,451
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,250
$9,451
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,434
$5,250
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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Kansas is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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