Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Elgin, IL. Elgin Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Elgin Community College is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at ECC.
- Total 10,251 students have enrolled in ECC and, of that, 1,268 students enrolled online exclusively.
- ECC offers 105 programs.
- The graduation rate of ECC is 41% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Elgin Community College is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| 2022 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| 2023 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| 2024 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| 2025 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Elgin Community College offers 116 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Elgin Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 14 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 31 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 320 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 13 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 9 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 177 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 70 |
| Engineering | 29 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 14 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 13 |
Student Population
Total 10,251 students have enrolled to Elgin Community College. By gender, there are 4,617 male and 5,634 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.82 to 1.
Elgin Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,268 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Asian | 702 | 349 | 353 |
| Black or African American | 389 | 164 | 225 |
| Hispanic | 5,264 | 2,179 | 3,085 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 3,162 | 1,567 | 1,595 |
| Two or More Races | 354 | 168 | 186 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 203 | 103 | 100 |
| Total | 10,251 | 4,617 | 5,634 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Elgin Community College is 41% and the transfer-out rate is 18%. The average financial aid amount is $5,058 and 29% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 77% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,058 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 144 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 542 |