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Waubonsee Community College is found in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Sugar Grove is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Waubonsee Community College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Waubonsee Community College is known for its programs in science and real estate and construction management.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Waubonsee Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,834 in 2005 at Waubonsee Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Waubonsee Community College
Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554-0901
http://www.waubonsee.edu
Waubonsee Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 339 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant, registered nursing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 237 | real estate |
| Liberal Arts | 192 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, language translation |
| Science | 178 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 105 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, computer repair |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 65 | mental health services tech, phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | computer systems tech, surveying tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, electromechanical instrument tech, quality control tech, architectural drafting |
| Business And Management | 44 | accounting technology, accounting, small business management, human resources, business management, business communications, sales and marketing, business administration, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | child care provider, social service professions |
| Construction Trades | 38 | electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | web design, computer programming, computer networking, system administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire services administration, security and loss prevention |
| Office And Administration | 25 | office data entry, executive secretary, general office occupations, word processing, administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 15 | radio and TV tech, animation and special effects |
| Hospitality | 12 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Production Trades | 7 | machinist, welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Waubonsee Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 912 | 47 |
| Associate's degree | 447 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 15 |
In 2005, Waubonsee Community College had a total enrollment of 8,834 students (4,709 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sugar Grove, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,134 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,868 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Waubonsee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 693100)
Waubonsee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $79,194 | 3 | $75,580 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $56,078 | 5 | $64,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $58,796 | 32 | $56,412 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $61,053 | 42 | $59,288 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| Basketball | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 16 | 29 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waubonsee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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