Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park
1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 · (312) 850-4639
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%52 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +15.4points vs 84.62% (13 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #1of 117 ranked nearby
How Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 52 first-time test-takers from Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 84.62% of 13 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 15.4 points year over year.
With 52 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 1.9 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 52 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 78 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7089 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 Cook County |
| Phone | (312) 850-4639 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Chicago
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X College | Chicago | same ZIP | 93.8% |
| Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center | Chicago | same ZIP | — |
| Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center | Chicago | same ZIP | 91.7% |
| Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) | Chicago | same ZIP | 98.1% |
| Instituto del Progreso Latino | Chicago | 2 mi | 92.5% |
| Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) | Chicago | 3 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 52 first-time test-takers from Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7089. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 52 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 84.62% of 13 in 2024 (+15.4 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park compare with CNA programs nearby?
78 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Malcolm X College in Chicago (about 1 mi, 94% pass rate), Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center in Chicago (about 1 mi), Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center in Chicago (about 1 mi, 92% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.