Elgin Community College
Tel:
(847)697-1000
- Elgin Community College mission is to improve people's lives through learning. To support the mission and goals of the College through value-added and innovative human resource initiatives focused on enabling Elgin community College to be an acknowledged leader in providing quality programs and innovative services which meet the academic, cultural and occupational needs of its students and district.
School Highlights
- Elgin Community College serves 10,929 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- Elgin Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Kane County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Elgin Community College is William Rainey Harper College (13.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Elgin Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 289 teachers has grown by 10% over five years.
| Elgin Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 289 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 10,929 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,564 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,365 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | 6% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% |
| % Black | 4% | 14% |
| % White | 61% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,000 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- When the University of Illinois decided to close its Elgin extension center (1946-49), Public School District U-46 voted to establish ECC in Jan. 1949. The College opened its doors the following fall with 97 students, one administrator, 17 part-time faculty and one full-time faculty member. The west wing of old Elgin High School, between Chicago and DuPage Streets on Elgin's eastside, was ECC's home for its first 10 years. The park-like setting of ECC's 145-acre main campus is dotted with trees and picturesque lakes. The campus is nestled in a pleasant neighborhood of residences and light industry. Lush lawns blend seamlessly with the greens and fairways of The Highlands, the city-owned golf course next door. As a large comprehensive institution, we offer a myriad of educational programs for all the citizens in District 509 - traditional students, returning adults, business and industry and personal enrichment. Our focus on maintaining a collaborative learning community will encourage you to explore and implement personal goals. Whether you are interested in pursuing an associate's degree and transferring to a 4-year college or university, ready to go to work but need new skills, or taking classes for promotion or for personal enrichment, we hope you'll will find what you need at ECC. ECC has an environment where you'll have the opportunity to concentrate on developing and refining your individual talents, have easy access to your teachers, and form close and lasting relationships with other members of the college community: a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who all share your interest in learning
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Elgin Community College is William Rainey Harper College (13.5 miles away).
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