School Highlights
Wabash Valley College serves 1,320 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,320 students
- In-state tuition: $8,873
- Out-state tuition: $10,811
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- 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
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wabash Valley College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1960
Campus Size
120 acres
Total Faculty
97 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wabash Valley College has declined by 50% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Wabash Valley College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,320 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
438 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
882 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,320 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
882 students
2,308 students
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
88%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$41,929
$42,901
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $8,873 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,811 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,873
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. View full 18-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,811
$10,874
Tuition Notes
Based on Residency S
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$7,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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