School Highlights
John Wood Community College serves 1,856 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,856 students
- In-state tuition: $7,290
- Out-state tuition: $7,290
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
John Wood Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1974
Campus Size
154 acres
Total Faculty
82 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of John Wood Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The John Wood Community College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 53% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,856 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
831 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,025 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,856 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
831 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,025 students
2,308 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
86%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,918
$42,901
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $7,290 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,290 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,290
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. View full 18-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,290
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$8,029
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,840
$4,618
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does John Wood Community College cost?
John Wood Community College's tuition is approximately $7,290 for In-State students and $7,290 for Out-State students.
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