Paying for Elgin Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $7,140 $9,516
The 2024 tuition & fees of Elgin Community College (ECC) are $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at ECC.
51% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,355. It could cover 45.77% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,535 for Illinois residents and $17,911 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Elgin Community College is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ECC is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
ECC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,140 $9,516$11,250
2023-2024$7,140$9,516$11,250
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%0.00%
2024-2025$7,140$9,516$11,250

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ECC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $297 for Illinois residents and $396 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$297$396
2023-2024$297$396
2024-2025$297$396
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

ECC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Elgin Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to ECC
In-StateOut-of-State
Elgin Community College$7,140$9,516
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
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