City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2023 Average Net Price

$3,771

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,789

29.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.5%

248 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (371 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (145 degrees), and General Studies (125 degrees).

In 2023, 1,284 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (747 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $4,380, which is $−3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 116 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $4,380, which is $3,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,771.

In 2023, 36% 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

$4,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $−3,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,771

2023 Value

0.775%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,771. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College grew by 0.775%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was of $8,128 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2022, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 116 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College had a total enrollment of 7,789 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 2,304 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,485. This means that 29.6% 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 63.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% White, 6.37% Asian, 5.75% Black or African American, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.077% 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 (30.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.6%) and White Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,789 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 2,304 and the part-time enrollment is 5,485. This means that 29.6% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. 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.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,975 enrolled students
White
1,600 enrolled students
Asian
496 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 63.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% White, 6.37% Asian, 5.75% Black or African American, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.077% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 116 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 (747 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (371 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (145 degrees) and General Studies (125 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (832 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (145 degrees), and Precision Production (51 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 (598,725 people), Other managers (165,418 people), Computer occupations, all other (125,295 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (116,752 people), and Computer & information systems managers (116,159 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (832 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (145 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), Legal (33 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (832 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (145 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), Legal (33 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (591,294 people), Elementary & secondary schools (262,945 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,566 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (152,620 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (94,432 people).

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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
371 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
145 degrees awarded
General Studies
125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 371 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

584

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

700

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 584 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, which is 0.834 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (700).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.664 times less than the 425 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 425 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.51 times more than the 282 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.403% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
747 degrees awarded
White
270 degrees awarded
Black or African American
124 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is hispanic or latino (747 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

0.156% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
421 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
326 degrees awarded
White Male
137 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is hispanic or latino female (421 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (326 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College employs 25 Associate professors, 19 Instructors and 18 Professors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are Female Associate professor (17), Female Professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College are: Service, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$27.9M

2023 Salaries

8.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College paid a median of $27.9M in salaries, a 8.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.85% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.27M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College paid a total of $9.27M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College were Associate professor with 25 employees, Instructor with 19 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College were Service with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College was Female Associate professor with 17 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College.

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