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General Information About Waubonsee Community College Mission Statement Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college which was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $2,160 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,220 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,853,581 Other Federal Grants $85,800 Scholarships & Fellowships $1,939,381 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $1,939,381 Average Grant Dollars Issued $0 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $969,691 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 19,694 Native American 41 Asian 566 African American 1,335 Hispanic 7,079 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,937 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0
