Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College (ECC) is a public community college in Elgin, Illinois. It was founded in 1949 as part of Elgin Area School District U46. Community College District 509 was formed 17 years later in 1966, a year after Illinois legislators created the Illinois Community College System. Most of the District is in Kane County with portions in DeKalb, Cook, McHenry, and DuPage. The 360-square-mile (930 km2) District serves 300,000 people, 11,000 businesses, four public school districts, and 15 high schools.
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Open
Acceptance
$6,026
Net price
6,648
Enrollment
41%
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
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Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
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Admissions
Open admissions
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,026
Average net price
$3,252
In-state tuition
$9,516
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$10,408
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
3%
Students with federal loans
$7,390
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$45,516
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,007
Median earnings (6 yrs)
41%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
70%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,698
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,648
Total enrollment
59%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
52%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Elgin Community College FAQ
Is Elgin Community College a public or private school?
Elgin Community College is a public institution located in Elgin, IL.
What is the acceptance rate at Elgin Community College?
Elgin Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Elgin Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Elgin Community College is $6,026 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,252 in-state and $9,516 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Elgin Community College?
About 41% of students at Elgin Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Elgin Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Elgin Community College students earn a median of $45,516 per year.
How many students attend Elgin Community College?
Elgin Community College enrolls about 6,648 students.
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