City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Wilbur Wright College (also known as Wright College) is part of a group that offers more than 200 different courses and academic programs, a free GED program and free ESL classes for non-English-speaking students. Wright College offers academic curriculums that encompass a wide range of specialty training from Business Management and Information Technology to Humanities and Healthcare.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Wright College is one of seven member colleges of the City Colleges of Chicago, and serves over 12,000 enrolled students every year. With annual tuition fees of $5,207, it is one of the most affordable options in the state. Students as well as working professionals can take advantage of the several academic programs that the college offers, and local companies also benefit from the many workforce education solutions provided by them. The college also offers credit-based programs that can be transferred to regular four-year colleges across the state of Illinois.
Wright College boasts a faculty that is almost completely made up of post graduates and PhDs who are friendly and attentive to the needs of the student community. The student body comprises of a largely Hispanic population (>50%). A unique feature of the college is its safety record: there have been no arrests to date for liquor, illegal weapons and drug law violations, and personal crime is also absent.
Wright comes highly recommended as an affordable city college for aspiring students wishing to pursue higher education or equip themselves for profitable vocations.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,500-$4,200
- Out-of-State: $12,000-$14,290
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $140-$160 per unit
- Out-of-State: $550-$660 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 73% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 67% | $4,990 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 47% | $3,182 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College may provide services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often times offer both career training courses and curriculum to help students transfer out to a 4-year college or university, that is why we include how City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College compares for both graduation and transfer rates against other community colleges in Cook County and community colleges in Illinois in total.
| City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College | Cook County | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 13.9% | 14.9% | 23.9% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24.0% | 28.7% | 26.6% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1977)
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (A, C)
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (C)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting cad (C)
- Architectural Drafting cad (A, C)
- Cad Drafting (C)
- Energy Management
- Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology
Health and Clinical Professions
- EMT & Paramedic (C)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) (A)
- Radiologic Technology (A)
- Medical Assistant (C)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (C)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C)
- Mental Health Technician (C)
- Emergency Care Attendant
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Library Science
- Library Assistant (A, C)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (C)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A, C)
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science (C)
- Homeland Security (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College.
- City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College in Chicago, IL (7 miles away)
- Malcolm X College - City Colleges of Chicago in Chicago, IL (8 miles away)
- Morton College in Cicero, IL (9 miles away)
- City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College in Chicago, IL (10 miles away)
- City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College in Chicago, IL (14 miles away)