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$3,252
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$1,626 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$2,602 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$4,553 saved
25 of 25 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $11,707potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Men's teams
3
Women's teams
Team Sports(4)
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
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From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,089
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,516
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,390
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Elgin Community College
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $108 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $1,626
8 exams
24 credits
Save $2,602
14 exams
42 credits
Save $4,553
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$1,626 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$2,602 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$4,553 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 10 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Elgin, Illinois
Kane County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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