Elgin Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Elgin, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$3,252
Out-of-State Tuition$9,516
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Elgin Community College vs. State and National Averages

Elgin Community CollegeIL AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$3,252$18,678$18,082
vs. average—-83%-82%

Other colleges in Elgin

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Judson UniversityPrivate nonprofit708$31,360
Columbia College - ElginPrivate nonprofit—$8,256
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-ElginPrivate for-profit138$13,184

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Elgin Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,516
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)41%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$7,390
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants22%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over32%
First-generation students52%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Elgin Community College?

In-state tuition at Elgin Community College is $3,252 and out-of-state tuition is $9,516, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Elgin Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Elgin Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Elgin Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Elgin Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Elgin Community College?

Elgin Community College enrolls about 6,648 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Is Elgin Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Elgin Community College is $3,252, which is 83% below the IL average of $18,678.

How much do graduates of Elgin Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Elgin Community College are $45,516 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Elgin Community College take on?

The median debt among Elgin Community College graduates who borrowed is $7,390, according to College Scorecard.