Elgin is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Kane county. Its population is 110,849. There are 11 colleges near Elgin, Illinois - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 10 colleges are in 30 miles from Elgin. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 125,049 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,008 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College In Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,516 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 10,251 | 21 to 1 |
| William Rainey Harper College 13.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,874 ($10,062) | Not Offered | 13,988 | 21 to 1 |
| McHenry County College 15.4 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,399 ($10,392) | Not Offered | 9,399 | 25 to 1 |
| Waubonsee Community College 18.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,464 ($9,384) | Not Offered | 8,305 | 21 to 1 |
| College of DuPage 18.8 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,750 ($10,650) | Not Offered | 26,224 | 22 to 1 |
| Oakton College 22.8 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,462 ($10,446) | Not Offered | 8,329 | 14 to 1 |
| Northern Illinois University 23.9 miles from Elgin |
Public four-years |
$13,060 | $9,176 | 15,414 | 15 to 1 |
| Triton College 26.2 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,330 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,842 | 21 to 1 |
| College of Lake County 27.0 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,400 ($10,869) | Not Offered | 12,530 | 16 to 1 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 28.0 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,150 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 7,798 | 28 to 1 |
| Kishwaukee College 29.5 miles from Elgin |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,680 ($9,120) | Not Offered | 2,969 | 18 to 1 |
