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ECC excels at blending the practical with the theoretical. Explore what makes us unique.
Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.
Get an outstanding education that expands your opportunities and earning power by saving tens of thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC its unique community feel with many online options to fit your busy lifestyle.
Deeply rooted in our community, we prepare tomorrow’s leaders with alliances with local companies and industry connections available when you finish your education.
ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center
Opening in the fall of 2026, this new 150,000 square foot facility will provide cutting-edge training to address growing enrollment and local employer needs in the manufacturing sector.
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My time at Elgin Community College has been a journey of self-growth and rediscovery of myself. From financial hardships to mental health struggles — surviving on my own wasn't that easy. Sometimes, I would ask myself... Am I good enough? Can I really give back to my community if I don't have my act together?
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When I first started at Elgin Community College as a dual credit student, I thought I had my future all figured out. I was studying nursing, determined to follow a path that felt safe and familiar. But what I didn’t realize then was that ECC would not only give me an education, but it would completely reshape the way I saw myself and my future.
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When I was 15 years old, I started attending Elgin Community College. You might wonder, “How did a 15-year-old enroll in college?” Anything is possible at ECC, thanks to the opportunities available through homeschooling.
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When I graduated from high school, I feared the height of my dreams, especially because of being a first-generation [college] student. I was lost thinking about my future...
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