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Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College

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).

Overview of Waubonsee Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science, real estate and construction management, and nursing and emergency medicine.

Waubonsee Community College Selectivity

Waubonsee Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Students numbered 8,731 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College
Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554-0901
http://www.waubonsee.edu

Waubonsee Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine372nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant
Science231biological and physical sciences
Real Estate And Construction Management167real estate
Liberal Arts147liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation
Medical Support And Technology53phlebotomy, surgical tech, medical assistant
Mechanics And Repair52autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC
Family And Social Work34child care provider, social work
Security And Law Enforcement34criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire services administration, security and loss prevention
Therapy And Counseling33massage therapy, substance abuse counseling
Construction Trades21electrician
Business And Management21business management, accounting technology, accounting, small business management, human resources, retail
Office And Administration13executive secretary, general office occupations, office data entry, administrative assistant
Engineering Technician9computer systems tech, robotics tech, hydraulics tech, surveying tech, CAD and design
Computer Science And Engineering8web design, computer programming, system administration, computer networking
Design7graphic design
Medical Administration6medical secretary, medical transcription
Hospitality4tourism and travel, hotel management
Media4radio and TV tech
Music1music
Photography And Commercial Art1commercial photography
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1exercise science

Number of programs and degrees for Waubonsee Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year60330
Associate's degree51627
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10015

Student Body

In 2007, Waubonsee Community College had a total enrollment of 8,731 students (4,975 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black6%
Hispanic35%
Asian3%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1925%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois100%

Waubonsee Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time31 %

Waubonsee Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Waubonsee Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,391
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,048
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid:
Waubonsee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 693100)

Waubonsee Community College Faculty

Waubonsee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3435
Non-tenured, but on tenure track818
Non-tenured and not on tenure track10

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$88,2826$85,867
Associate professoracademic year2*1*
Assistant professoracademic year9$66,42112$67,277
Instructoracademic year29$65,09234$60,355
All faculty totalacademic year43$67,39953$65,113

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Waubonsee Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total112435
Basketball268
Track123
All Other Sports81624

Waubonsee Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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

MEDIA
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

MUSIC
Music, General

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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography

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

Waubonsee Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Waubonsee Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Waubonsee Community College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Waubonsee Community College % of degrees in science
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Waubonsee Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Waubonsee Community College Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Waubonsee Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Waubonsee Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Waubonsee Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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