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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Wilbur Wright College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wilbur Wright College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Wilbur Wright College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College received on average $5,797 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,797
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 432 56% $4,875 $2,106,215
Other Federal Grant 432 56% $5,075 $2,192,615
State Grant/Scholarships 353 46% $1,199 $423,390
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 294 38% $3,919 $1,152,298
Total Grant & Scholarships 650 85% $5,797 $3,768,303

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College students is 29.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.6%.

29.0%

  • asian 46.4% 32 students
  • African American 10.6% 5 students
  • white 45.7% 74 students
  • hispanic 23.7% 151 students
  • International Students 60.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 26.7% 8 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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