Waubonsee Community College
About Waubonsee Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Waubonsee Community College teaches in the far western suburbs of Chicago, from Sugar Grove and Aurora, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Students
5,721
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,504
Out-of-state: $10,477
Avg Net Price
$11,442
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,788
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
38.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.2%
Transfer Out
21%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
19.5%
$/Student
$5.6K
Class Size
Large
The 38.9% graduation rate is below average, but 70.2% 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
$3,504
In-State
$10,477
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,336
After Financial Aid
$11,442
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,360
Receive Grants
21.4%
Take Loans
6.3%
Tuition is $3,504/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,442.
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 Waubonsee Community College fund their education.
While in School
21.4%
Get Grants
Free money
6.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,454
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$74/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,000, 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 Waubonsee Community College.
Gender
55.2%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,721
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 49.4% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
5,721
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
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Waubonsee Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 165 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
165
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
100
Men
65
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Waubonsee Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,788
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
497 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$25K
287 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
78 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$70K
24 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
21 grads
Fire Protection
—
17 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $45K 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.