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Elgin Community College, also known as ECC, is a U.S. post-secondary educational institution which awards associate of arts degrees. It was established in 1949 as part of Elgin Area School District U46. ECC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
ECC is home to various student clubs and organizations for the overall development of students. Some of the important clubs are Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, Anime Club, Chinese Club of ECC, ECC Surgical Technology Organization (ESTO), and Future Teachers Club.
ECC’s athletic department fields various sports teams. The student athletes compete in regional and national tournaments in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. They participate in various sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. The sports teams are nicknamed the Spartans.
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Campus Location1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123-7193
USA
Main Tel: (847) 697-1000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 799 | 32 | | Associate | 771 | 33 | | 1-2 year certificate | 194 | 22 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 9,613 in 2007-2008 (6,457 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,424 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,349 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid: Elgin Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 105 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (139 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (22 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (73 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (6 awarded) HOSPITALITY (17 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW (33 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (380 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (266 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (85 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (337 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
- Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (106 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (84 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (49 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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