Waubonsee Community College (Waubonsee)
Public two-year college in Sugar Grove, IL that costs an average of $2,551 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,551
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,582
PublicRural (fringe)5,721 undergraduates
Cost of Waubonsee
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,765 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,576 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,131 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,551 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $48,001–75,000 | $1,067 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,401 |
| $110,001+ | $11,308 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Waubonsee's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,753 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,582 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 5th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,552 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $74 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.3% |
Majors and programs at Waubonsee
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 230 | $42,403 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 68 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 87 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 36 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 56 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 228 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 75 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 307 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 162 | $73,575 | $6,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 992 | $39,015 | $5,500 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 548 | $34,771 | $6,475 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 45 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 18 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 44 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 11 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | — | — |
| Social Work | 11 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 46 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago | $5,287 | — | $47,007 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | $3,385 | — | $44,656 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago | $6,462 | — | $42,885 |
| Parkland College | Champaign | $5,553 | — | $42,861 |
| Morton College | Cicero | $6,075 | — | $47,728 |
| College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn | $5,165 | — | $51,188 |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | $7,393 | — | $38,119 |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta | $4,358 | — | $43,671 |
About Waubonsee
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Sugar Grove, IL |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 5,721 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | waubonsee.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Waubonsee cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,765 a year (tuition and fees: $3,576 in-state, $9,131 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,551 a year.
How much do Waubonsee graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,582 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 19 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Waubonsee's graduation rate?
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.