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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL · City · 4,372 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on Chicago’s northwest side, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is highly regarded as the district’s premier hub for Information Technology and Cybersecurity, while also offering a rigorous Engineering Pathways program that facilitates seamless transfers to top-tier four-year universities. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, the college fosters a supportive and culturally diverse campus experience enriched by active student organizations, peer mentoring, and dedicated career-readiness services. What truly sets Wright College apart is its architecturally striking, pyramid-like campus designed by legendary Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg, coupled with the distinctive opportunity to utilize the Chicago Star Scholarship to earn an associate degree tuition-free.

Location
Chicago, IL, 60634-1500 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
6 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,762
Out-of-state COA
$24,322
Avg net price
$6,375
In-state tuition
$4,590
Out-of-state tuition
$15,150
Books & supplies
$1,920/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,645
$30–48k
$5,916
$48–75k
$7,930
$75–110k
$9,691
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,808
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,625
Median debt
$6,500
Monthly loan payment
$69
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,000$6,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$9,521
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
28
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
57%
Median family income
$21,884
Independent students
32%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
51%
Race & ethnicity
White
18%
Hispanic
63%
Black
7%
Asian
7%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$13,431/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,845
Federal loan rate
1%

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