Elgin Community College is a public community college located in Elgin, IL. It offers 116 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Elgin Community College is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 8,910 students, which is higher than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 1,658 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - ECC
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
ECC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7739NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training9 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies320 completers
524 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 177 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police Science 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Protective Services OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting2 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Social Work NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forklift Operation/OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ground Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Histologic Technician6 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 70 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management1 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 8,910 total students, 4,197 students enrolled through distance learning (1,658 students enrolled exclusively and 2,539 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Elgin Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)