Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College is a public two-year institution located in Sugar Grove, Illinois, situated in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 14,534 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 41% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023).

Waubonsee offers a broad range of technical and healthcare programs. Workforce-focused credentials include Welding Technology/Welder, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Computer Support Specialist. Programs are available at both certificate (less-than-two-year and two-to-four-year) levels.

Located in Sugar Grove in Kane County, Illinois, Waubonsee Community College serves the greater Chicago suburban and Fox Valley region. The college provides accessible vocational and technical training for students seeking workforce entry or career advancement in trades, technology, and healthcare fields.