Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Illinois, with satellite locations in Hanover Park, Burlington, and Streamwood. ECC offers 138 degree and certificate programs, including over 25 different fields of study for transfer-bound students. The college also offers a number of specialized programs, such as the Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System Support Program, which allows students to earn certain career-oriented certificates while earning their high school equivalency. ECC maintains a joint agreement with nearly 40 other Illinois colleges, giving students access to even more academic programs at in-district tuition rates.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
9,918
Total Number of Undergrads
9,918
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,452
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,964
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Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1500
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,131
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,127
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,477
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
10%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,654
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,925
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$56
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
33
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,500
What Students Are Saying
3.02
Average Rating
ecc is very open to accepting people and helping all of their students.
Danielle from Elgin, IL
A good college to start at. Affordable and friendly environment. Lots of activities to do when not in class.
Sabrina from Elgin, IL
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