Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College is a public, state school located in the suburban setting of Elgin, IL, less than an hour from Chicago.

Founded in 1949, Elgin Community College currently enrolls around 9,949 students a year, including 9,949 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About Elgin Community College

Acceptance rate: 0%

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Elgin Community College Acceptance Rate

It is not competitive to get into Elgin Community College. The acceptance rate at Elgin Community College is 0 percent.

Is Elgin Community College a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and graduation rates

About 77 percent of students who start at Elgin Community College return the next year.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

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

Based on this information, how does Elgin Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Elgin Community College a good school for YOU?

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