Top Adams County Community Colleges

  • For the 2020-21 school year, there are 2 top community colleges in Adams County, Illinois, serving 1,974 students.
  • The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83% (view national acceptance rates).
  • Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Top Adams County Community Colleges (2020-21)

  • College Location Students
  • Gem City College
    Private, for profit
    700 State St
    Quincy,  IL  62301
    (217) 222-0391
    51 students
  • John Wood Community College
    John Wood Community College Photo - Student Administrative Center- Main offices for admissions, financial aid, registrar and information. Blazer Bistro, bookstore, mobile device lounge, classrooms and faculty offices.
    Public
    1301 S 48th Street
    Quincy,  IL  62305
    (217) 224-6500
    1,923 students
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