Elgin Community College
About Elgin Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Elgin Community College teaches on the Fox River west of Chicago and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1949
Location
Elgin, Illinois
Students
6,648
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,252
Out-of-state: $9,516
Avg Net Price
$6,026
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,516
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
76.6%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29.9%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Large
The 41.1% graduation rate is below average, but 76.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,252
In-State
$9,516
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,408
After Financial Aid
$6,026
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,089
Receive Grants
22%
Take Loans
2.9%
Tuition is $3,252/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,026.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Elgin Community College fund their education.
While in School
22%
Get Grants
Free money
2.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$28,006
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,390
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$78/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,390, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Elgin Community College.
Gender
53.8%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,648
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52.2%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
31.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 52.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
6,648
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Elgin Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 136 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
136
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
82
Men
54
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Elgin Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,516
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
524 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$67K
177 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
70 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
29 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
22 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
18 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.