Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Waubonsee Community College is $11,369 for Illinois residents and $12,330 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.99% for Illinois residents and increased by 7.25% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,028) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WCC is $12,164 for Illinois residents and $13,225 for out-of-state students which is a 7.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 6.99% for Illinois residents and increased by 7.25% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $26,376 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 52.02% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
WCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,626 $11,496$17,350
2023-2024$11,369$12,330$26,376
Change % 2023-20246.99%7.25%52.02%
2024-2025$12,164$13,225$40,098
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Waubonsee Community College - COA
Waubonsee Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Waubonsee Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition 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 WCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $465 for Illinois residents and $505 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$435$471
2023-2024$465$505
2024-2025$497$541
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Waubonsee Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Waubonsee Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Waubonsee Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Waubonsee Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Waubonsee Community College$11,369$12,330
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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Waubonsee Community College.
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Waubonsee Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,369$1,600$26,376$12,330$1,600 $26,376
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