Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
2,942
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
39%
Average Aid Amount
$5,585
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
716
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
76%
Financial Aid Information at WCC
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 2,942 students (39% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $5,585. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 716 students (76% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Waubonsee Community College is $9,384 for Illinois residents and $10,464 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 2,942 students (39% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $5,585. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Waubonsee Community College for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 2,942 | 39% | $5,585 |
| Pell Grants | 1,612 | 22% | $6,592 |
| Federal Student Loans | 536 | 7% | $3,625 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 716 beginning students (76% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 703 students (75% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Waubonsee Community College.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 716 | 76% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 702 | 75% | $5,267 |
| Federal Grants | 317 | 34% | $7,646 |
| Pell Grants | 317 | 34% | $7,374 |
| Other Federal Grants | 105 | 11% | $824 |
| State/Local Grants | 288 | 31% | $1,855 |
| Institutional Grants | 666 | 71% | $1,110 |
| Student Loans | 134 | 14% | $3,330 |
| Federal Student Loans | 133 | 14% | $3,223 |
| Other Student Loans | 2 | 0% | $8,750 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 693 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Waubonsee Community College. Among them, 0 students have lived on campus and 116 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 330 | 233 | 552 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 12 | 92 | 116 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 427 | 427 | $3,649,992 | $8,548 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 111 | 111 | $1,448,267 | $13,047 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 112 | 112 | $1,103,947 | $9,857 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 98 | 98 | $618,057 | $6,307 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 55 | 55 | $263,672 | $4,794 |
| $110,001 or more | 51 | 51 | $216,049 | $4,236 |
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