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Waubonsee Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, Waubonsee Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Waubonsee Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Waubonsee Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 71% at Waubonsee Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,271

Cost of attendance at Waubonsee 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

$10,076

Cost of attendance at Waubonsee 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Waubonsee Community College received on average $3,064 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,064
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 246 29% $4,699 $1,155,852
Other Federal Grant 599 71% $2,546 $1,525,182
State Grant/Scholarships 213 25% $1,256 $267,617
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 723 85% $936 $676,673
Total Grant & Scholarships 806 95% $3,064 $2,469,472

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Waubonsee Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Waubonsee Community College students is 32.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.0%.

32.8%

  • asian 42.9% 12 students
  • African American 12.1% 7 students
  • white 39.6% 195 students
  • hispanic 25.8% 88 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 10 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Waubonsee Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Waubonsee Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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