Elgin Community College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 847-697-1000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1949 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 145 acres |
| County | Kane |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 470 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 434 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 904 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 223 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 202 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 425 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 693 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 636 |
| Total number of freshmen | 1,329 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,484 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,449 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,933 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2,782 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3,899 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 6,681 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 4,266 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 5,348 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,614 |
| Total enrollment | 9,614 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 39% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 4 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 15 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 26% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $7,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $8,829 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | July 1 |
| Loans | |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact title | Admissions, Recruitment, and Student Life |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for nursing, selected health programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Nursing program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 5,163 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3,254 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 693 |
| Number of female applicants | 6,337 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,537 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 636 |
| Total number of applicants | 11,500 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 7,791 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,329 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Test Scores |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Recommended exams | Other standardized tests, SAT or ACT |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 47% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 17% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 7% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 77% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | McHenry County College, Waubonsee Community College, College of DuPage, William Rainey Harper College, Rock Valley College, Illinois Valley Community College, College of Lake County |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1145) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Renner Academic Library & Learning Resources |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 33 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Organization of Latin American Students, Asian Filipino Club, Amnesty International, Student Government |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 9,614 |