by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Waubonsee Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Waubonsee Community College came in at $9,390 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,477. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees were $192 in-state and $192 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,198 | $10,285 |
| Fees | $192 | $192 |
| Total | $9,390 | $10,477 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Waubonsee Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Waubonsee Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Waubonsee Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Waubonsee Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Waubonsee Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,079 | $9,884 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,434 | $11,304 |
| One Year Ago | $11,177 | $12,138 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,198 | $10,285 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Waubonsee has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.40%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,521. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.11%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,697.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,521 | $10,697 |
| In 2 Years | $9,654 | $10,922 |
| In 3 Years | $9,789 | $11,152 |
| In 4 Years | $9,926 | $11,386 |
| In 5 Years | $10,064 | $11,625 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $44,157, or close to $38,890 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Waubonsee Community College, go to the Waubonsee Community College Financial Aid page.
