School Highlights
Wright Career College served 1,391 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 41%.
School Overview
Wright Career College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
82 staff
50 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,391 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,391 students
531 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
290 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,391 students
529 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
47%
9%
% White
37%
59%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,400
$17,451
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,250
$9,451
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,434
$5,250
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wright Career College cost?
Wright Career College's private state tuition is approximately $12,400.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Wright Career College is Johnson County Community College (3.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
3.6 miles
Enrollment: 18,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $3,090 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 37%
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9140 Ward Pkwy Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-9140
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-9140
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Enrollment: 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Pinnacle Career Institute
Private for-profit
11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 331-5700
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Enrollment: 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Private-state tuition: $14,048 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Private for-profit
930 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
10.2 miles
Enrollment: 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 81%
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
10.2 miles
Enrollment: 13,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,280 Out-state tuition: $6,900 Minority enrollment: 44%
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