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Waubonsee Community College, also referred to as Waubonsee or WCC, is a two-year community college located in the far western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1966. The campus is spread across an area of 600 square miles. WCC offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Waubonsee Community College is a founding member of the Illinois Virtual Campus (IVC). It also provides courses to students statewide through the Illinois Community Colleges Online (ILCCO).
WCC’s sports teams are nicknamed the Chiefs. They participate in Region IV tournaments in all sports each season to establish the area’s representative in the national finals. The college is part of the Skyway Conference. The Chiefs win several Skyway titles each year and consistently contend for the Conference’s All-Sports Trophy. Waubonsee Community College is also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Waubonsee Community College is found in Sugar Grove, IL. 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 is known for its programs in science, real estate and construction management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Waubonsee Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Waubonsee Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,731 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Waubonsee Community College
Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554-0901
http://www.waubonsee.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 420 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Science | 301 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 170 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 82 | real estate, construction management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, fire services administration |
| Construction Trades | 25 | electrician, property management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Business and Management | 22 | accounting, accounting technology, business management, retail, logistics, small business management |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider, social work |
| Office and Administration | 11 | executive secretary, general office occupations, word processing, office data entry, data entry |
| Media | 10 | radio and TV tech, animation and special effects |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, computer systems tech, hydraulics tech, surveying tech |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial photography |
| Hospitality | 4 | tourism and travel |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | web design, system administration |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Waubonsee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 635 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 513 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Waubonsee Community College had a total enrollment of 8,731 students (6,368 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sugar Grove, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,869 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,511 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,156 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $92,608 | 6 | $90,075 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $70,539 | 12 | $71,271 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $66,699 | 36 | $60,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $69,815 | 55 | $66,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 24 | 35 |
| Basketball | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 16 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 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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