For the academic year 2023-2024, WCC's tuition & fees is $11,369 for state residents and $12,330 for out-of-state students. WCC's tuition is comparable to similar schools. The average tuition of the schools is $10,452 for in-state and $12,772 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to WCC is lower than community colleges' average, which is $4,992 for in-state and $14,143 for out-of-state students in 2024.
McHenry County College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,885 and Elgin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,516 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to WCC is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between WCC and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago, IL | $11,520 | $14,430 | $384 | $481 | $1,920 | - | $8,128 |
| College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL | $10,410 | $12,510 | $347 | $417 | $1,410 | - | $12,960 |
| Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL | $7,140 | $9,516 | $297 | $396 | $1,500 | - | $7,650 |
| Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL | $12,750 | $13,800 | $390 | $425 | $1,380 | - | $9,612 |
| College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL | $10,531 | $14,036 | $353 | $478 | $1,260 | - | $13,750 |
| McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL | $10,529 | $14,885 | $334 | $479 | $1,400 | - | $10,522 |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL | $8,502 | $9,846 | $332 | $388 | $1,584 | - | $17,200 |
| Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL | $10,446 | $12,462 | $367 | $439 | $1,410 | - | $8,716 |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL | $11,790 | $14,880 | $377 | $480 | $1,500 | - | $7,868 |
| Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL | $11,369 | $12,330 | $466 | $506 | $1,600 | - | $13,262 |
| William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL | $9,990 | $11,802 | $393 | $468 | $1,100 | - | $13,324 |
| Average | $10,452 | $12,772 | $367 | $451 | $1,460 | - | $11,181 |