Waubonsee Community College
Tel:
(630)466-7900
- 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 10,904 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- Waubonsee Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Kane County, IL.
- The nearest community college is Elgin Community College (17.20 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 254 teachers has grown by 23% over five years.
| Waubonsee Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 254 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 10,904 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,281 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,623 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 23% | 16% |
| % Black | 6% | 14% |
| % White | 64% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,300 | $32,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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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