by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Elgin Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $297 a credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $396 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $297 | $396 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Elgin Community College are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $12 in-state and $12 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 | $12 |
| Total | $7,140 | $9,516 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
Tuition at Elgin Community College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| One Year Ago | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,128 | $9,504 |
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Elgin Community College, see the Elgin Community College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Elgin Community College Tuition & Fees page.