Waubonsee Community College
Rte 47 At Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-0901 -
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Waubonsee Community College is a fully accredited community college with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students a semester. The college is 40 miles west of Chicago, Illinois in one of the fastest growing collar counties on a beautiful 243-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. Waubonsee provides outstanding service to its students and district residents through demonstration of its core values-quality, service, value, innovation and accessibility. ...
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| County | Kane County, IL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,847 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,996 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 8,843 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 25% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 11% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,928 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 13% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,087 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $976 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,188 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The AELC offers Adult Education students an opporunity to enhance their studies using computer aided instruction in the areas of basic Academic Skills, GED preparation, workforce preparation, English as a Second Language and Literacy. The center is located at the Aurora Campus. Adult Education instructors are available in the center during all open hours to assist students with an individual plan of instruction.
- Waubonsee is part of the seven-member Skyway Conference made up of schools in the suburban Chicagoland area. The Chiefs capture several Skyway titles each year and consistently contend for the Conference's All-Sports Trophy.
- Waubonsee Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is recognized by federal and state agenicies administering financial aid.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Briefs: Sandwich boy advances in Punt & Kick (The Beacon News)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:28:17 am
Sean Smith, 9, of Sandwich was a champion in his age group at the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick sectional round held in Woodridge on Oct. 18. - Sugar Grove mayor to challenge Lauzen (Oswego Ledger-Sentinel)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 06:07:35 pm
The mayor of Sugar Grove is poised to challenge State Senator Chris Lauzen in the upcoming Republican primary election. - Local briefs: AU athletic honors (The Beacon News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 10:07:51 am
Aurora University men's soccer player Justin Pedersen was named the Northern Athletics Conference Men's Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending Oct. 25. - Batavia yoga teacher reaches beyond the basics (Daily Herald)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 05:25:49 am
What first began as a physical therapy exercise for Linda Karl after her shoulder surgery soon became a life - and career - changing event. - Valley briefs (The Beacon News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 05:47:16 am
Waubonsee Community College recently received the education award from the Aurora Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
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- Elgin Community College - 10,072 students - 17.1 mi. away - view location
- College Of Dupage - 26,032 students - 20.2 mi. away - view location
- Joliet Junior College - 12,924 students - 23.7 mi. away - view location
- Kishwaukee College - 4,675 students - 23.9 mi. away - view location
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