School Overview
Waubonsee Community College is located in the Sugar Grove, Illinois, a suburb of west Chicago. The college was founded in 1966 and has had over 230,000 student since its inception. In addition to its main campus in Sugar Grove, Waubonsee has over 40 extension sites located throughout the region. The college’s extension sites provide degree-oriented courses, as well as personal enrichment, adult education, continuing education and youth education programs. For students unable to attend class at one of the college’s physical locations, distance learning options are available via an advanced video conferencing system. This same system gives students access to courses and programs offered at other regional higher education institutions, including Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College and Judson University.
Waubonsee is fully accredited through the North Central Assocation of Colleges and Schools. The college is dedicated to the instruction of its students and focuses on quality teaching and learning.
General Information
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Admission Office Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 (630) 466-7900 Fax: (630) 466-4964 [email protected] Contact: Joy Baish Admissions Manager |
Main Address Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 (630) 466-7900 www.waubonsee.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 9,307 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,529 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,813 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Admission to limited enrollment programs based on specific assessment testing and/or successful completion of prerequisite coursework. |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial Photography C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting C Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications C Construction Trades Building/Property Maintenance C Education Art Teacher Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Advanced CAD/CAM C Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Service A,C Foreign Language & Literature Language Interpretation/Translation A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Community Health Services C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,C Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair A,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences C Precision Production Trades Welding Technology C Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Fire Science/Firefighting C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Waubonsee Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | |
| Website: | https://www.waubonsee.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://waubonsee-nsif.force.com/deltaksrp__srpsiteentry?acctid=001j000000KRd4p |
| Address: | Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,665 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,113 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,127 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,860 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 55% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,044 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Waubonsee Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Waubonsee Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 8 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 13 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 4 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 2 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 73 | 44 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Waubonsee Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,127 |
| Out-of-state | $9,860 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 527 | 55% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 419 | 44% | $5,044 |
| Student loan aid | 126 | 13% | $3,298 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,895 | 32% | $3,578 |
| Federal student loans | 834 | 9% | $3,580 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Waubonsee Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Waubonsee Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Waubonsee Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,665 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,665 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Waubonsee Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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