Elgin, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College (in-state) | $3,252 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -83% |
| National average | $18,082 | -82% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,252 | $13,008 |
| Out-of-state | $9,516 | $38,064 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Elgin Community College ranks 2 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 193% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Elgin Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Waubonsee Community College | $3,504 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $3,744 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $3,822 |
| William Rainey Harper College | $3,894 |
In-state tuition at Elgin Community College is $3,252 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,516.
Elgin Community College in-state tuition is 83% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Elgin Community College is 82% below that.
$3,252 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Elgin Community College comes to about $13,008 for an in-state student and $38,064 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Elgin Community College ranks 2 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.