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 (2023-24)
- 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
Completion Rates
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 grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,646 students
2,581 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)
61%
36%
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
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
$4,500
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), Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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