At a glance
Average net price
$11,442
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
38.9%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,721
In-state tuition
$3,504
Out-of-state tuition
$10,477
Cost of attendance
$19,336
Median earnings (10y)
$44,788
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), health (25%), trades & services (20%).
- STEM3%
- Health25%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts45%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services20%
- Liberal arts28.9%~1,652 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions25.3%~1,445 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary15.2%~871 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair12.8%~735 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~251 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.7%~211 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.8%~100 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.7%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.4%~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,006 | $22,597 | $7,250 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 551 | $23,690 | $8,067 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 274 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 227 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 154 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 152 | $57,294 | $14,500 |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 78 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 68 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| American Sign Language. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee Community College is a large institution located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,721 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Waubonsee Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,442 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,504 for in-state students and $10,477 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,336 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 38.9%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,788 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Waubonsee Community College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), health (25% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Sugar Grove, Illinois (rural), Waubonsee Community College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Waubonsee Community College
Q.How much does Waubonsee Community College cost?
The average net price at Waubonsee Community College is $11,442 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,336.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College?
Waubonsee Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 38.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Waubonsee Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Waubonsee Community College graduate earns $44,788 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Waubonsee Community College?
Published tuition is $3,504 in-state and $10,477 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Waubonsee Community College located?
Waubonsee Community College is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois (ZIP 60554).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Waubonsee Community College at their official website.