Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Sugar Grove, IL. Waubonsee Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Waubonsee Community College is $9,384 for Illinois residents and $10,464 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.85% from last year at WCC.
- Total 8,305 students have enrolled in WCC and, of that, 1,250 students enrolled online exclusively.
- WCC offers 89 programs.
- The graduation rate of WCC is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Waubonsee Community College is $9,384 for Illinois residents and $10,464 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.85% from 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 | $9,271 | $10,076 |
| 2022 | $9,271 | $10,076 |
| 2023 | $10,626 | $11,496 |
| 2024 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
| 2025 | $9,384 | $10,464 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Waubonsee Community College offers 88 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Waubonsee Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 32 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 19 | 0 |
| Total | 88 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 22 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 9 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 287 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Business Administration and Management | 21 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 17 |
| Engineering | 7 |
Student Population
Total 8,305 students have enrolled to Waubonsee Community College. By gender, there are 3,728 male and 4,577 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.81 to 1.
Waubonsee Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,250 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 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Asian | 334 | 167 | 167 |
| Black or African American | 645 | 265 | 380 |
| Hispanic | 3,875 | 1,561 | 2,314 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| White | 3,144 | 1,596 | 1,548 |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 85 | 107 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 87 | 37 | 50 |
| Total | 8,305 | 3,728 | 4,577 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $5,694 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,694 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 88 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 433 |