Kishwaukee College
School Notes Overview:
Kishwaukee College provides quality, accessible, and cost effective educational opportunities through a learning-centered environment. The College is committed to the holistic development of the individual through a broad range of educational programs and services. Providing students the opportunity to enhance their abilities and promoting dignity and respect for individuals are of the utmost importance. Kishwaukee College challenges students to become increasingly aware of their personal and community responsibilities and to develop community and global awareness....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | De Kalb County, IL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,059 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,616 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,675 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 54% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 28% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,515 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 25% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $793 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,048 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 16% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,791 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Kishwaukee College is a comprehensive, two-year college offering five transfer degrees and 64 occupational degrees and certificates. The main campus is located in a rural setting six miles west of Northern Illinois University.
- We offer two-year degrees in 37 areas, 64 career/occupational degrees and certificates, and customized training. A wide variety of course offerings are available through our community and adult basic education programs, and support services such as counseling, employment services, and financial assistance are also available.
- Kishwaukee College puts you at the center of a vast network of resources that extend far beyond the classroom. We offer opportunities in a variety of student organizations such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and student government; resources for student success such as a writing center and student help line; a wellness/fitness center; a library, bookstore, and cafeteria; and job search assistance.
- Kishwaukee College is fully accredited by the North Central Association and belongs to the American Association of Community Colleges. It is one of 49 public community colleges in the state of Illinois.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Kish College board forming campus master plan (Daily Chronicle)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:46:25 am
MALTA – Parking vehicles on the grass this semester at Kishwaukee College was only a temporary solution. - KishHealth System, NIU partner to help uninsured (Daily Chronicle)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 03:15:35 am
DeKALB – Theresa Mullis no longer drives 45 minutes to see a doctor. - Geneva continues dominance (Daily Herald)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 03:01:28 am
It's a Geneva three-peat - times two. The Vikings girls cross country team put six runners among the top 10 finishers Saturday morning at the Western Sun meet in Malta, good for a convincing 22 points and their third straight conference championship. - Kaneland keeps climbing up (Daily Herald)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 03:01:28 am
Forget baby steps. Kaneland's boys cross country team went straight for those giant leaps. - Lawmakers vote to restore MAP funding (Daily Chronicle)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:30:06 am
Adrianna Carr returned to DeKalb on Thursday hopeful.
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