Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee Community College (WCC) is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois. This school was founded back in 1966 and it continues to provide students in the area with a top-notch education. This is a fairly large community college that serves over 30,000 students. As a large school that has become a big part of the community, this college offers a number of different degrees and certificate opportunities to students. Students will be able to pursue lucrative career paths while getting the most thorough education possible. The school even offers a robust athletics department for students who wish to take part in sports.
WCC has a number of different nursing opportunities available to its students as well. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Nursing in Education (ACEN). This school offers a variety of different nursing courses that will teach students the basics, as well as important nursing philosophies that will serve them well during their time as professionals. It is also worth noting that the WCC average success rate on the NCLEX-RN licensure examination is consistently above the national average. Students can find great success in the nursing field when attending school at WCC. The registered nursing program continues to produce successful nurses that go on to have long careers.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students9,518 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $126/credit | |
| In State Students | $306/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $330/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,670 | $13,770 | $14,850 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,820 | $21,420 | $23,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,750 | $38,250 | $41,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 56% of Waubonsee Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,050 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $568 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,017 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $2,706 |
| Federal Student Loans | 15% | $3,310 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,785
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,135 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,277 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,117 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,057 |
| Over $110,000$9,261 |
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Student Population
9,518
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,151
Women
4,367
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
50% |
|
Hispanic |
36% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
