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Wilbur Wright College is a public community college established in 1934 by the Chicago Board of Education. The college offers associate’s degrees in arts, science, engineering science, fine arts and general studies. Apart from this, there are several distance learning, adult education, continuing education, and credit programs available. Wilbur Wright College also offers occupational training in manufacturing, medical, and business fields.
Wilbur Wright College enrolls over 10,000 students every year, and has two campuses where the classes are held:
The athletics teams of Wilbur Wright College are called The Rams. The college has men's basketball and wrestling teams and a women’s basketball team.
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Wilbur Wright College is located in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Wilbur Wright College is the Associate's degree.
The school is an open-admission school.
Wilbur Wright College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Wilbur Wright College had 10,993 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634-1500
General Phone: (773) 777-7900
http://wright.ccc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 269 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 194 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 103 | phlebotomy, radiographer, mental health services tech, medical coding, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Science | 49 | biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | architectural drafting, energy systems tech, mechanical drafting, environmental engineering tech |
| Business and Management | 25 | accounting, business management, marketing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 13 | industrial mechanics, computer repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety, criminal science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | information technology, information science |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office and Administration | 5 | office data entry |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilbur Wright College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 387 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 283 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Wilbur Wright College had a total enrollment of 10,993 students (6,800 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,248 |
Financial Aid:
Wilbur Wright College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165500)
Wilbur Wright College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $97,765 | 6 | $86,877 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $78,871 | 5 | $78,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $70,344 | 13 | $67,628 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $59,217 | 30 | $58,476 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $70,768 | 54 | $65,671 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 0 | 1 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilbur Wright College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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