Joliet Junior College

1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Joliet Junior College is committed to providing a quality education that is affordable and accessible to the diverse student population it serves. Through a rich variety of educational programs and support services, JJC prepares its students for success in higher education and employment. As part of this College's commitment to lifelong learning and services to its community, it also provides a broad spectrum of transitional, extension, adult, continuing and work force education.

School Highlights

Joliet Junior College serves 10,267 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 10,267 students
  • In-state tuition: $9,369
  • Out-state tuition: $10,006
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Joliet Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 898 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Joliet Junior College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
898 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Joliet Junior College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Joliet Junior College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,267 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,915 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,352 students
1,683 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
917 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,915 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,352 students
1,683 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
22%
24%
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% Black
7%
12%
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% White
63%
53%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
36%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $9,369 is more than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,006 is less than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$9,369
$8,163
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,006
$10,824
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,784
$8,029
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Joliet Junior College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,249
$4,600
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Joliet Junior College is a comprehensive community college. The college offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, work force and workplace development services, and support services to help students succeed. JJC, America's oldest public community college, began in 1901 as an experimental postgraduate high school program. It was the "brain child" of J. Stanley Brown, Superintendent of Joliet Township High School, and William Rainey Harper, President of the University of Chicago. The college's initial enrollment was six students. Today, JJC serves more than 10,000 students in credit classes and 21,000 students in noncredit courses. Joliet Junior College's Main Campus is located at 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. The Main Campus facility boasts the Arthur G. and Vera C. Smith Business and Technology Center, a 90,000-square-foot building which houses several state-of-the-art microcomputer labs used by many of JJC's academic departments. In 2000, the college opened the Veterinary Technology and Industrial Training Building, which houses the faculty, classrooms and laboratories of the Veterinary Medical Technology degree program and facilities for the Institute of Economic Technology to conduct industrial training programs for business and industry. The Main Campus also has a full-service cafeteria, kitchen for Culinary Arts students, the Fine Arts Theatre, the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, the Herbert Trackman Planetarium, the Cyber Caf', the Fitness Center, gymnasium, business offices, including the President's Office, human resources, financial aid, registration and payment center, and many other amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Joliet Junior College cost?
Joliet Junior College's tuition is approximately $9,369 for In-State students and $10,006 for Out-State students.
What is Joliet Junior College's ranking?
Joliet Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 10,267 students
  • In-state tuition: $9,369
  • Out-state tuition: $10,006
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,163 per year for in-state students and $10,824 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,272 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Rasmussen University-Illinois. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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