Elgin, IL
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
http://www.elgin.edu
Elgin Community College is a two-year community college and trade school located in Elgin, IL. It is accessible to anyone, as 100% of applicants are accepted. It is a small institution with full-time enrollment of 3,375 students. Elgin's most favored major is an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities, which amounts to 27% of students. Additional desired options include Automotive Mechanics, which accounts for 10% of students, and Natural Sciences (7%). If you are planning on majoring in building and construction or culinary arts while living in Illinois but don't have the best grades, Elgin is the perfect option for you, because it ranks second in the state for both these programs. What's more, Elgin is 4th in Illinois for best community colleges and best trade schools. At full freight, tuition costs $10,203 a year, if your residence is in Illinois. Otherwise, tuition can cost you up to $11,361. That being said, one in two Elgin undergraduates acquire at least some financial aid. 46% of Elgin Community College undergraduates complete their education with a degree to their name, transitioning into the labor force ready to make some money. On average, graduates go on to make a yearly income of $29,600 a couple years after receiving their diplomas. After four additional years of experience, their average annual earnings climbs 9.1% to $32,300; however, that is still 19.5% short of the national median earnings. Applying students may want to be conscious of the fact that Elgin does not offer early decision. In addition, about 50% of first-year, part-time students continue to pursue their studies the following year. On the subject of finances, be aware that the average Elgin undergrad obtains $4,378 in grants and on average, after taking financial aid into consideration, students can expect to pay around $5,064 per year. Elgin's campus rating on School Authority is 9.46 and its party scene rating on School Authority is 8. With regard to student life, on-campus housing is not offered. To conclude, six years after graduation, one quarter of graduates rake in $48,300 or more and about one in ten alumni fail to repay their student loans.
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Party Scene
SAT Score
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ACT Score
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Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
45%
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20:1
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Automotive Mechanics
Natural Sciences
Nursing Assistant
Nursing
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT)
Welding
HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician