·Public Community College
Elgin Community College (ECC) is a public community college founded in 1949, serving Kane County and surrounding communities in northeastern Illinois. ECC enrolls approximately 9,600 credit students with associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways across more than 120 areas of study. The Spartans compete in NJCAA Region 4 athletics in a variety of men's and women's sports. Located in Elgin, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, ECC provides students with access to the Greater Chicago area's dynamic employment market. The college is particularly recognized for its health sciences, manufacturing technology, and culinary arts programs. ECC welcomes students from over 25 countries and is committed to an open admissions policy, serving a diverse student body reflective of the Kane County community.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$14945
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,516
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
