John Wood Community College
School Highlights
John Wood Community College serves 1,934 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 215 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.
| John Wood Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 215 staff | 239 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- John Wood Community College's main campus is located in Quincy, Illinois, in the heart of the midwest. Quincy is on the banks of the Mississippi River where it swings furthest to the west. It is located approximately 170 miles north of St. Louis, MO, and 105 miles west of Springfield, IL. To enhance accessibility, the College offers instruction through a variety of styles and locations. We have traditional classes offered in regular meetings in classrooms. We also have several alternative styles: Open Learning Centers offer a self-paced style of learning; and many courses and full associate degrees are offered online. Traditional courses, open learning courses, and interactive television courses can all be taken at our centers in Quincy, Pittsfield, Mt. Sterling, and the Ag Center near Perry. Often we hold courses in high schools throughout our district. Online courses can be completed anywhere you have access to a computer and the Internet. JWCC offers a variety of programs to help you achieve your dream. You can complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, acquire technical skills for entry into a career, improve skills needed for promotion and advancement in your job, or complete a high school equivalency diploma. Our modern campus in Quincy, innovative teaching, outreach services throughout the John Wood district, and extracurricular activities combine to provide you with a complete and excellent college experience. JWCC is a good place to start as you strive toward your educational goal and fulfill your dreams.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to John Wood Community College is Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (2.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health SciencesPrivate not-for-profit182 students | 2.70 Mi3609 North Marx Drive
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0600 2.70182 - Gem City CollegePrivate for-profit26 students | 3.70 Mi700 State St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391 3.7026 - 2,478 students | 62.70 Mi1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731 62.702,478 - 4,849 students | 68.50 Mi101 College Ave
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 263-4100 68.504,849 - 1,386 students | 79.00 Mi23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4645 79.001,386
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