Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,180 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,516 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $9,837 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,778 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.85% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.21% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Elgin Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,516
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$9,837
Average net price
$5,778
Average aid coverage
41%
$4,059 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Elgin Community College pays approximately $5,778 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Elgin Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Elgin Community College net price
$5,778
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Elgin Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,516 and average net price at $5,778. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,516
Current net price
$5,778
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Elgin Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$45,516
Undergraduates
6,463
10-Year Median Earnings - Elgin Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Elgin Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Elgin Community College?
Undergraduates
6,463
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.85%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.21%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.85% of Elgin Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.21% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Elgin Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Elgin Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Elgin Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Elgin Community College is listed at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123-7193. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Elgin Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | Not available | $9,516 | $5,778 | $45,516 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Similar Schools in Elgin
This local cluster focuses on nearby Elgin schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Elgin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Elgin Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Elgin Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Elgin Community College tuition?
Elgin Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,516.
What is Elgin Community College's average net price?
Elgin Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,778.
What is Elgin Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,516 for Elgin Community College.
Is Elgin Community College accredited?
Elgin Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Elgin Community College?
The local dataset lists 6,463 undergraduate students at Elgin Community College.
What percentage of Elgin Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Elgin Community College in the local dataset is 21.85%.
What is the federal loan rate at Elgin Community College?
The federal loan rate for Elgin Community College in the local dataset is 3.21%.
Where should I verify Elgin Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Elgin Community College or the latest official federal education data.