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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
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

School Calendar
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,646 students
2,413 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
451 students
898 students

# Part-Time Students
2,195 students
1,683 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
214 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
451 students
944 students

# 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%

% Hispanic
2%
24%

% Black
2%
12%

% White
90%
53%

% Two or more races
1%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
2%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.64

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.13%
2.73%

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
$32,200

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

Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,811
$10,688

Tuition Notes
Based on Residency S
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%

Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$7,963

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,549

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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wabash Valley College cost?
Wabash Valley College's tuition is approximately $8,873 for In-State students and $10,811 for Out-State students.
What is Wabash Valley College's ranking?
Wabash Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.
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