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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL·Public·4,186 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

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4,186
Students
$2,651
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$36,700
Earnings
10 yr
$4,370
Debt

About This School

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 4,186 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,651 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

At just $2,651 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options in Chicago, making it a genuinely smart financial choice for students who want to minimize debt — and the median graduation debt of only $4,370 reflects that. Worth considering if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter a career field quickly, but go in with clear goals, since median earnings of $36,700 a decade out suggest that students who thrive here are typically using it as a stepping stone rather than a final destination.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Computer Science7%
Engineering4%
Health Professions2%
Business & Marketing1%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,430
Avg Net Price
$2,651
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$4,370

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,370
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,370
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White18%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino63%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,186 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

4300 N Narragansett

Chicago, IL 60634-1500

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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