Waubonsee Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Sugar Grove, IL
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

8,305
Waubonsee Community College overview
Waubonsee Community College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Waubonsee Community College's main campus is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, approximately 45 miles west of Chicago in the Fox River Valley region. The public two-year institution operates from a 243-acre main campus and maintains additional locations in Aurora and Plano. Established in 1966, the college features modern academic facilities surrounded by natural prairie landscapes, including the Dickson Center for Science and Mathematics and the Field House athletic complex. Waubonsee offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in healthcare, business, technology, and transfer education programs designed to prepare students for four-year universities. The college primarily serves commuter students from Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties, providing workforce development programs and partnerships with local industries.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$3,504

Illinois Resident Tuition

$9,390

Breakdown

In District Costs for Waubonsee Community College
  • Tuition $3,504
  • Books and Supplies $1,600
  • Other Fees $192
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,700
  • Other Expenses Budget $8,084
  • Total One Year Cost $36,080

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Waubonsee Community College are Health Professions, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 39% of students major in Health Professions, 22% in General Studies, and 13% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Health Professions 39%
  • General Studies 22%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%
  • Business 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149727.

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Last updated: August 2026