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Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL · Rural · 5,721 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, is highly regarded for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions and its top-tier programs in nursing, health sciences, and business. The college offers a vibrant student experience on a scenic, lakeside campus, featuring over 40 student clubs, competitive NJCAA athletic teams, and robust academic support services. What truly sets Waubonsee apart are its flexible "MyWay" course formats and guaranteed admission partnerships with premier Illinois universities, making it a highly accessible and cost-effective launchpad for your higher education journey.


Wikipedia:Waubonsee Community College is a public community college with four campuses in Illinois: the main campus in Sugar Grove, two campuses in Aurora, and one in Plano. Founded in 1966, Waubonsee Community College serves twelve public school districts in Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Bristol, Elburn, Geneva, Hinckley, Kaneville, Leland, Maple Park, North Aurora, Plano, Sandwich, Somonauk, Oswego, Sugar Grove, and Yorkville.

Location
Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-9454 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
31 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,336
Out-of-state COA
$26,309
Avg net price
$11,442
In-state tuition
$3,504
Out-of-state tuition
$10,477
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,360
$30–48k
$8,641
$48–75k
$11,806
$75–110k
$16,173
$110k+
$18,171
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,016
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,788
Median debt
$7,000
Monthly loan payment
$74
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$7,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$11,500
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$30,454
Independent students
33%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
59%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
46%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
20%
Avg faculty salary
$12,797/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,571
Federal loan rate
6%

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