- 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 14,534 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 14,534 students
- In-state tuition: $6,694
- Out-state tuition: $7,243
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Waubonsee Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 644 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Waubonsee Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & 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
227 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Waubonsee Community College has grown by 67% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Waubonsee Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,534 students
3,270 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
3,379 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
11,155 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,379 students
1,007 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,155 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
26%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3337%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,694 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,243 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,694
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,243
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,618
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: 2024 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Waubonsee Community College cost?
Waubonsee Community College's tuition is approximately $6,694 for In-State students and $7,243 for Out-State students.
What is Waubonsee Community College's ranking?
Waubonsee Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.
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