Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Elgin Community College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Elgin Community College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Elgin Community College Overview

Elgin Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Elgin, Illinois. Elgin Community College was founded in 1949 and enrolls 9,949 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Elgin Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Elgin Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Elgin Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Elgin Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Elgin Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Elgin Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Elgin Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Elgin Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
In-State Tuition	$10,428
Out-of-State	$11,947
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Elgin Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Elgin Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Elgin Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 77% of students who start at Elgin Community College come back for their second year of college. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Elgin Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Elgin Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Elgin Community College. Based on this information, how does Elgin Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Elgin Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Elgin Community College?

Elgin Community College is located in the suburban setting of Elgin, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago.

If you want to see Elgin Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Elgin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Elgin Community College and Elgin are like without leaving home.

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