Waubonsee Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Waubonsee Community College is a public community college in Sugar Grove, Illinois, serving roughly 5,721 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,442 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,504. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.7%) and White (38.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,504
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,442 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,721 41.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 19.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,686
- Room & Board: $22,700 annual estimate
Waubonsee Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Waubonsee Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Waubonsee Community College?
Waubonsee Community College is located in Sugar Grove, IL (ZIP 60554-9454).
Is Waubonsee Community College public or private?
Waubonsee Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Waubonsee Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,504 in-state, $10,477 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,442.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,360 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,641 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,806 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,173 |
| $110,001+ | $18,171 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,016.
How big is Waubonsee Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,721 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,686 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.91%.
First-year retention: 70.2%.
What do graduates of Waubonsee Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,016 six years after entry; $44,788 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,000.
21.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Waubonsee Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (440 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (261 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (169 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (144 completions)
- 05.1081 (116 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (84 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (75 completions)
- General Studies (55 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (40 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Waubonsee Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.91%; median earnings $44,788 at 10 years; net price $11,442. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,504
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Waubonsee Community College was $3,504.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,442
2024 Value
In 2024 Waubonsee Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,442.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,442 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,016 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,908 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,804 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$111,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Waubonsee Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Waubonsee Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Waubonsee Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,520 | $7,100 | $5,910 |
| 2014 | $2,688 | $7,243 | $5,455 |
| 2015 | $2,832 | $7,587 | $5,483 |
| 2016 | $3,024 | $7,815 | $5,747 |
| 2017 | $3,216 | $8,115 | $5,674 |
| 2018 | $3,264 | $9,036 | $5,631 |
| 2019 | $3,312 | $9,860 | $5,130 |
| 2020 | $3,360 | $10,076 | $5,104 |
| 2021 | $3,360 | $10,076 | $5,597 |
| 2022 | $3,360 | $11,496 | $6,742 |
| 2023 | $3,432 | $12,330 | $6,113 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Waubonsee Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,721 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.7%), White (38.2%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 21.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Waubonsee Community College in 2024 is 5,721 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,686 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.89% 100% Completion Time
38.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.89% of students graduating from Waubonsee Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 43% male / 57% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Waubonsee Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,000 Median Student Debt
$44,788 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
878.59% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Waubonsee Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 440 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 261 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 169 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 144 completions
5. 05.1081: 116 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 84 completions
7. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 75 completions
8. General Studies: 55 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 40 completions
Most popular programs at Waubonsee Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Waubonsee Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Waubonsee Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 19.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,797
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,571
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Waubonsee Community College is a public institution located in Sugar Grove, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 5,721 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.7%), White (38.2%), Black or African American (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.91%. Approximately 21.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.91% graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Waubonsee Community College located?
Waubonsee Community College is located in Sugar Grove, IL.
How much does Waubonsee Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,504 and average net price is $11,442 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Waubonsee Community College?
Waubonsee Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,686 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.7%), White (38.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Waubonsee Community College?
About 49.4% of students at Waubonsee Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Waubonsee Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,016 six years after entry and $44,788 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Waubonsee Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,000.
Is Waubonsee Community College public or private?
Waubonsee Community College is a public institution located in Sugar Grove, IL.
Is Waubonsee Community College an HBCU?
No. Waubonsee Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Waubonsee Community College a tribal college?
No. Waubonsee Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Waubonsee Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Waubonsee Community College reports 45.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Waubonsee Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Waubonsee Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.