Elgin Community College

With ECC's first-rate academics, comprehensive offerings, guaranteed degrees, convenient locations, affordable tuition, small classes and a caring staff and faculty, you can go anywhere you want to go!

Ten Reasons to Attend ECC : (1) Occupational skills that employers want and you need for quick entry into the job market; (2) The academic and social benefits of a major college plus the small class size, personal attention and friendliness usually associated with a private college; (3) Knowledgeable, credentialed faculty who teach and dedicated staff who service and support your education; (4) A picturesque, modern and safe campus that's close to home; (5) Affordable tuition that is one-third the cost of a four-year public university and a fraction of charges at private universities; (6) Student financial aid, grants, sponsorships, and scholarships totaling $7.5 million per year; (7) Degrees that transfer seamlessly to virtually all U.S. colleges or universities; (8) Partnerships with a number of colleges and universities to provide greater and more immediate access to upper-level, baccalaureate degrees; (9) Testing, guidance and advice for undecided students; and (10) Honors classes, study trips abroad, writers center, involvement opportunities and other amenities to build an impressive resume of accomplishment, initiative and team-building.