City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60621-2709
Tel: (773)602-5000
Public | 6,366 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College serves 6,366 students (52% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is one of 37 community colleges within Cook County, IL.

School Overview:
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 160 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,366 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:40 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,281 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 3,085 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,659 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,191 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Kennedy-King College, formerly known as Woodrow Wilson Junior College, was established in the fall of 1935 at 6800 South Stewart Street as one of three colleges in the Junior College System of the City of Chicago operated by the Chicago Board of Education. In July 1969, the name of the college was officially changed from Woodrow Wilson Junior College to Kennedy-King College in honor of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Kennedy King College is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive, accessible education and training opportunities that respond to changing community needs and that enables individuals to reach their full potential and successfully compete in the global marketplace.
  • Kennedy-King College is situated on an eighteen acre campus. The multi level educational complex spanning Wentworth Avenue was completed in 1972. In addition to classrooms; our facility has two gymnasiums, a day care center: a theatre, swimming pool, television studio and radio station WKKC FM. There is also a library with over 50,000 books and micro films, a spacious Academic Support Center; food service areas, and numerous laboratories such as the ones used by the automotive technology and photo offset printing departments.
  • Some of the services that students may find helpful in planning their futures include orientation programs, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising, admissions, career guidance, college credit through examination, services for disabled students, veterans affairs, child care, and student organizations. If these services interest you, come to Kennedy-King College and take advantage of a college dedicated to serving your needs.
  • Kennedy King College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Office of Education, Department of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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