Waubonsee Community College to increase tuition slightly starting in the fall

Waubonsee Community College students will see slightly higher tuition rates starting in the fall, according to an announcement from the college on Thursday.

Starting with the fall 2026 semester, the college’s in-district and online tuition rate will be increasing from $141 to $146 per credit hour, the news release from Waubonsee said, following approval from the college’s Board of Trustees. The student fee will remain the same at $8 per credit hour.

The community college said in the announcement that the total tuition and fee rate at Waubonsee remain lower than the state average for community colleges, and below the typical per-credit-hour rates at four-year colleges and universities.

“Having an appropriate and competitive tuition rate helps our local students afford higher education,” John Bryant, Waubonsee’s vice president of Finance and Administration, said in the release, “while also allowing the college to continue to improve its programs and services.”

Waubonsee officials also noted that it offers a variety of financial resources for students. Individuals interested in learning more about its tuition rates and the available financial resources can go to the college’s website at: https://www.waubonsee.edu/admissions/tuition-rates-and-fees.

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