# Elgin Community College

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## Overview

- **Location:** Elgin, IL
- **Type:** Public
- **Setting:** Urban
- **Region:** Great Lakes
- **Enrollment:** 6,648
- **Predominant Degree:** Certificate
- **Hispanic-Serving Institution:** Yes

Elgin Community College serves approximately 6,648 students with a net price of just $6,026, making it an accessible option for many. The college emphasizes affordability without sacrificing quality in education, particularly in its popular programs like Health Professions and Criminal Justice.

Data from Opportunity Insights highlights the college’s impact on economic mobility. Although specific mobility rates aren't available, graduates earn a median income of $45,516 ten years after enrollment. This suggests that while the graduation rate is 41%, those who complete their programs can expect a reasonable return on their investment.

Students here thrive in a supportive environment that caters to diverse career interests, from the Humanities to Mechanic & Repair Tech. With a median debt of only $7,390, students can graduate with manageable financial obligations. The college attracts individuals seeking practical skills and solid job prospects in a range of fields.

## Admissions

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| SAT Average | N/A |
| ACT Midpoint | N/A |

## Cost & Aid

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| In-State Tuition | $3,252 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $9,516 |
| Average Net Price | $6,026 |
| Median Debt | $7,390 |
| Pell Grant Rate | 22% |
| Federal Loan Rate | 3% |

### Net Price by Family Income

| Family Income | Net Price |
|--------------|----------|
| $0-$30K | $5,089 |
| $30K-$48K | $5,006 |
| $48K-$75K | $6,816 |
| $75K-$110K | N/A |
| $110K+ | $9,083 |

## Outcomes

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Retention Rate | 77% |
| Earnings (6yr) | $39,007 |
| Earnings (8yr) | $41,919 |
| Earnings (10yr) | $45,516 |
| Debt-to-Earnings | 0.16x |
| Loan Repayment (3yr) | N/A |

## Social Mobility (Opportunity Insights)

Data source: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Mobility Rate (Q1→Q5) | 105.04% |
| Success Rate (bottom 20% → top 20%) | 1783.4% |
| Students from Bottom 20% | 589.0% |
| Parent Median Income | $91,700 |

## Social Capital (Social Capital Atlas)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Economic Connectedness | 1.33 |
| Friending Bias | 0.03 |
| Volunteering Rate | 4.9% |
| Support Ratio | 0.98 |

## Top Programs

| Program | Enrollment Share |
|---------|------------------|
| Humanities | 39% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech | 10% |
| Criminal Justice | 4% |
| Culinary & Personal Services | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Computer Science & IT | 3% |
| Precision Production | 2% |

## Rankings

This school appears in 2 CollegeRanker rankings:

- #17 in [Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-colleges-illinois)
- #41 in [Best Vocational & Technical Schools](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-vocational-schools)

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Elgin Community College — School Profile." CollegeRanker.com. https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/elgin-community-college