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
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,391 students
2,057 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,391 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,391 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
47%
8%
% White
37%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
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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