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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 2 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.
Wilbur Wright College is in a large city, in Chicago, Illinois. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Wilbur Wright College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Wilbur Wright College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Wilbur Wright College are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 11,122 students (5,656 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Wilbur Wright College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634-1500
General Phone: (773) 481-8200
Admissions Phone: (773) 481-8200
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 481-8100
http://wright.ccc.edu/
Wilbur Wright College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 292 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 188 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 83 | phlebotomy, health diagnostic professions, mental health services tech, dental assistant |
| Science | 41 | biological and physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 41 | accounting, business management, marketing |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, environmental engineering tech, CAD and design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | information technology, information science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilbur Wright College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 422 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 258 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 5 |
In 2005, Wilbur Wright College had a total enrollment of 11,122 students (5,656 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 481-8200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Wilbur Wright College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 481-8100
Wilbur Wright College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $85,645 | 7 | $83,165 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $76,511 | 7 | $69,881 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $61,741 | 15 | $61,066 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $48,563 | 15 | $47,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $64,653 | 44 | $61,343 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 0 | 8 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilbur Wright College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 placement 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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