Elgin Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,140

Cost of attendance at Elgin Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,516

Cost of attendance at Elgin Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Elgin Community College was $4,140. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College net price calculator

$4,140

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Elgin Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$4,140	$19	$1,633	$2,652	$5,893	$7,766	$8,745
2021	$4,159	$406 (9%)	$2,273	$2,878	$5,364	$6,901	$7,642
2020	$4,565	$258 (5%)	$2,384	$3,717	$6,022	$7,348	$8,248
2019	$4,823	$243 (5%)	$3,558	$3,711	$5,985	$7,622	$8,268
2018	$4,580	$28	$2,974	$5,850	$7,851	$8,040	$8,435
2017	$4,552	$220 (5%)	$3,204	$3,805	$5,803	$7,992	$8,292
2016	$4,332	$1,851 (30%)	$2,834	$3,042	$5,450	$7,483	$8,315
2015	$6,183	$1,635 (36%)	$4,351	$4,712	$6,946	$9,056	$8,924
2014	$4,548	--	$2,566	$3,819	$4,964	$7,257	$7,801

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Elgin Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,190	No change	$7,140	$8,550	$1,500
2021	$17,190	$3,075 (15%)	$7,140	$8,550	$1,500
2020	$20,265	$1,125 (5%)	$10,440	$8,325	$1,500
2019	$21,390	$288 (1%)	$10,740	$9,150	$1,500
2018	$21,102	$13	$10,452	$9,150	$1,500
2017	$21,089	No change	$10,439	$9,150	$1,500
2016	$21,089	$1,285 (6%)	$10,439	$9,150	$1,500
2015	$19,804	$624 (3%)	$9,154	$9,150	$1,500
2014	$19,180	$132	$8,530	$9,150	$1,500
2013	$19,048	--	$8,698	$9,150	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Elgin Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Elgin Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,925

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,925
How much is Elgin Community College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $132.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Elgin Community College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Elgin Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$297	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$396	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Elgin Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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