Paying for WCC

$11,369 6.99%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$12,330 7.25%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

How much does Waubonsee Community College tuition cost?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Waubonsee Community College is $11,369 for in-state and $12,330 for out-of-state students. WCC's tuition & fees has risen more than 5% this year.

Its tuition & fees is around the average tuition for Associate Colleges' tuition of $12,791 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WCC is $12,164 for Illinois residents and $13,225 for out-of-state students, a 7.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WCC 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateAssociate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$10,626 $11,496$12,571
2023-2024$11,369$12,330$12,791
Change % 2023-20246.99%7.25%1.75%
2024-2025 Estimate$12,164$13,225$13,016

How much do you actually pay at WCC?

The living costs at WCC is $26,376 when living off campus. The off-campus living costs increased by 52.02%.

The WCC's 2024 COA is $39,345 for in-state and $40,306 for out-of-state students. living.

43% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $5,939. It could cover 48.17% of full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $33,406 for in-state and $34,367 for out-of-state students..

Waubonsee Community College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
Off-Campus
In-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$11,369$12,330
Room & Board$13,262
Personal Expenses$13,114
Books & Supplies$1,600
COA$39,345$40,306
COA with Financial Aid$33,406$34,367

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at WCC is $466 for Illinois residents and $506 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at WCC
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$435$471
2023-2024$466$506
2024-2025 (Estimate)$499$544

WCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Waubonsee Community College and its similar schools.

Tuition Comparison between WCC and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Waubonsee Community College$11,369$12,330
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800

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