Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College is a public community college located in Elgin, IL. It offers 116 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students at Elgin Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,224) of public community colleges in Illinois.
It has 8,910 students that are higher than the average population (3,293 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 1,658 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,800.
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Academic Overview

Elgin Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Elgin, Illinois.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for other students on average. It offers 116 degree programs through 77 Certificate, 39 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL
Phone847-697-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,140
Out-of-State$9,516
Student Population »8,910 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »37%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
52% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,355
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students at Elgin Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,224) over public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Elgin Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,140$9,516
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,250
Average Financial Aid$4,355
Cost of Attendance$19,890$22,266
After Financial Aid$15,535$17,911
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,800
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Elgin Community College$7,140$9,516
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Elgin Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 77 Certificate, 39 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7739NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies320 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 524 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 177 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Human Services4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social WorkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Histologic Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 70 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,910 students at Elgin Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,434 male students and 4,616 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total8,0502,6185,432
Male Students3,4341,2542,180
Female Students4,6161,3643,252

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Elgin Community College, there are 8,910 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,197 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,658 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,539 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,910
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,658
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,539
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,713
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