WCC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,384
- Out-of-State Tuition: $10,464
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at WCC:
- Total Enrollment: 8,305, including 1,250 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.9% men, 55.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 89 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
WCC Overview
Waubonsee Community College (WCC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Sugar Grove, IL. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The WCC's tuition & fees is $9,384 for Illinois residents and $10,464 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 38% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,694.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,305 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
Waubonsee Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Waubonsee Community College is $9,384 for in-state students and $10,464 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,746 for Illinois residents and $8,880 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,384 | $10,464 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,746 | $8,880 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Waubonsee Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at WCC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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