Waubonsee Community College
- Waubonsee Community College is a fully accredited community college with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students a semester. The college is 40 miles west of Chicago, Illinois in one of the fastest growing collar counties on a beautiful 243-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. Waubonsee provides outstanding service to its students and district residents through demonstration of its core values-quality, service, value, innovation and accessibility.
School Highlights
Waubonsee Community College serves 8,665 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,665 students
- In-state tuition: $6,694
- Out-state tuition: $7,243
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Waubonsee Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 644 teachers has grown by 206% over five years.
Waubonsee Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
644 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Waubonsee Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The Waubonsee Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,665 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,577 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
6,088 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
39%
27%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
46%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
College Completion Rate
31%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,694 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,243 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,694
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,243
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The AELC offers Adult Education students an opporunity to enhance their studies using computer aided instruction in the areas of basic Academic Skills, GED preparation, workforce preparation, English as a Second Language and Literacy. The center is located at the Aurora Campus. Adult Education instructors are available in the center during all open hours to assist students with an individual plan of instruction. Waubonsee is part of the seven-member Skyway Conference made up of schools in the suburban Chicagoland area. The Chiefs capture several Skyway titles each year and consistently contend for the Conference's All-Sports Trophy. Waubonsee Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is recognized by federal and state agenicies administering financial aid.
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