Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Elgin, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,648 students. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,516.
Open
Acceptance
$6,026
Net price
6,648
Enrollment
41%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,026
Average net price
$3,252
In-state tuition
$9,516
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$10,408
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
3%
Students with federal loans
$7,390
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$45,516
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,007
Median earnings (6 yrs)
41%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
70%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,698
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,648
Total enrollment
59%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
52%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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