Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,180
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,516
- Average Net Price
- $5,778
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.9%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,650
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,390
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $78/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 3.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,316 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,762 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,320 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $8,287 |
| $110,001+ | $8,866 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,316 annually at Elgin Community College, while those making over $110,000 pay $8,866. The average student pays $5,778 per year after aid. Over two years, total costs range from $8,632 for low-income families to $17,732 for high earners.
Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $7,390 translates to monthly payments of $78. Graduates earn a median of $45,516 ten years out, making those loan payments easily affordable. Only 3.21% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or transfer before borrowing heavily.
The employment rate hits 92.3% for graduates who enter the workforce directly. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same transfer pathways and career programs that serve the diverse northwest Chicago suburbs.
Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $7,390 translates to monthly payments of $78. Graduates earn a median of $45,516 ten years out, making those loan payments easily affordable. Only 3.21% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or transfer before borrowing heavily.
The employment rate hits 92.3% for graduates who enter the workforce directly. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same transfer pathways and career programs that serve the diverse northwest Chicago suburbs.
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