City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Public two-year college in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $5,287 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$5,287
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,007

PublicLarge city4,372 undergraduates

Cost of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$13,111
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,710
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$15,540
Books and supplies$2,010
Average net price after aid$5,287

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,693
$30,001–48,000$4,256
$48,001–75,000$6,337
$75,001–110,000$8,210

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,966
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,007
Rank in Illinois (earnings)8th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$5,950
Typical monthly loan payment$68 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants30%
Students with federal loans0.7%

Majors and programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services26——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer Programming18——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications20——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management94——
Criminal Justice and Corrections33——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians6——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Information Science/Studies27——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities646——
Library and Archives Assisting———
Marketing———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions10——
Precision Metal Working109——
Social Work———

Associate's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services35$46,051—
Legal Support Services63$45,894—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities953$37,088$5,150
Biological and Physical Sciences277$32,715—
Accounting and Related Services2——
Architectural Sciences and Technology5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming6——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management24——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Engineering124——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians———
Fine and Studio Arts9——
Library and Archives Assisting2——
Social Work———

Similar colleges in Illinois

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Rock Valley CollegeRockford$3,385—$44,656
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington CollegeChicago$6,462—$42,885
Parkland CollegeChampaign$5,553—$42,861
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove$2,551—$48,582
Morton CollegeCicero$6,075—$47,728
John A Logan CollegeCarterville$7,393—$38,119
Kishwaukee CollegeMalta$4,358—$43,671
John Wood Community CollegeQuincy$6,248—$42,918

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About City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationChicago, IL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates4,372
Student-to-faculty ratio28 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $13,111 a year (tuition and fees: $4,710 in-state, $15,540 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,287 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,693.

How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,007 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 19 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.