City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,590
    4.79% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,756
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    7,798
    31.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.9%
    239 Graduates

    About

    City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (356 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (132 degrees), and General Studies (101 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (730 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (253 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $4,590, which is $−3,570 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $4,590, which is $3,570 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,756.

    In 2024, 33% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,590
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was $4,590. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $−3,570 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,756
    2024 Value
    106%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,756. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College grew by 106%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    1%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    33% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College had a total enrollment of 7,798 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 2,470 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,328. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% White, 6.04% Asian, 6.04% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 0.0641% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.1%) and White Male (11.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    31.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,798 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 2,470 and the part-time enrollment is 5,328. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      5,074 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,455 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      471 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 65.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% White, 6.04% Asian, 6.04% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 0.0641% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.0385%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 74 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is hispanic or latino (730 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (253 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (356 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (132 degrees) and General Studies (101 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (767 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (132 degrees), and Precision Production (58 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Software developers (1,112,239 people), Other managers (462,755 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (401,311 people), Civil engineers (319,327 people), and Mechanical engineers (224,884 people).

    The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (767 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (132 degrees), Precision Production (58 degrees), Legal (30 degrees), and Engineering (75 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (767 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (132 degrees), Precision Production (58 degrees), Legal (30 degrees), and Engineering (75 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Computer Systems Design (1,115,702 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (503,148 people), Construction (372,207 people), Elementary & secondary schools (366,365 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (326,065 people).

    The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (767 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (132 degrees), Precision Production (58 degrees), Legal (30 degrees), and Engineering (75 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      310 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Information Systems Security
      16 degrees awarded
    3. General Computer Programming
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 310 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    577
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    651
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 577 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, which is 0.886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (651).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.669 times less than the 399 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 399 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.49 times more than the 267 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    16%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 16% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      730 degrees awarded
    2. White
      253 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      107 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is hispanic or latino (730 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (253 degrees).

    0.163% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      617 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      574 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      485 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is hispanic or latino female (617 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (574 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are: Service, with 34 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 31 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $9.95M
    Instructional Salaries
    82
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College paid a total of $9.95M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College were Service with 34 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 31 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

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