Wabash Valley College

School Highlights

Wabash Valley College serves 2,646 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 2,646 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,873
  • Out-state tuition: $10,811
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wabash Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 97% over five years.
Wabash Valley College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
97 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wabash Valley College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Wabash Valley College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,646 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
451 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,195 students
1,683 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
214 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
451 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,195 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
2%
24%
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% Black
2%
12%
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% White
90%
53%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
36%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wabash Valley College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $8,873 is more than the state average of $7,972. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,811 is more than the state average of $10,688. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,873
$7,972
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,811
$10,688
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Tuition Notes
Based on Residency S
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wabash Valley College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$7,963
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wabash Valley College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wabash Valley College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 10/28/2022

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 2,646 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,873
  • Out-state tuition: $10,811
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,972 per year for in-state students and $10,688 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,695 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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