Kankakee Community College

  • Kankakee Community College is committed to one mission: Enhancing quality of life through learning. KCC is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive educational programs and services in a fiscally responsible manner. KCC offers a supportive environment for lifelong learning for the development of the individual and the community. KCC provides leadership in identifying the future educational needs of our district as related to the seven general educational and community service goals prescribed by the Illinois Community College Board.

School Highlights

Kankakee Community College serves 3,754 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,754 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,707
  • Out-state tuition: $16,136
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 291 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kankakee Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & 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
291 staff
239 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Kankakee Community College has grown by 44% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Kankakee Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,754 students
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,007 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
2,747 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
375 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,007 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,747 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
56%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,707 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,136 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,707
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,136
$10,847
Tuition Notes
$174 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,780
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,136
$4,618
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1966, Kankakee Community College is one of 48 community colleges in Illinois and is an accredited, public, two-year, degree-granting institution. More than 5,000 people take credit and noncredit classes each year. The day student population is more traditional—recent high school graduates. Many working adults with family, perhaps like you, take classes at night, on weekends, or through non-traditional formats such as the Fast Track Degree, online courses, telecourses or independent study. KCC offers more than 46 academic and continuing education programs. The campus has been on River Road in Kankakee, south of the Kankakee River, since 1968 when the first classes were offered. In addition, there is an Iroquois County Satellite Center in Watseka which opened in 2002. Kankakee Community College was organized in October 1966 by a group of citizens concerned with providing a post-secondary educational resource for the people of the Kankakee area. The college offered its first classes in September 1968. Since that date, it has served as an educational, vocational and recreational center for residents of Community College District 520, an area encompassing all or part of Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Grundy, Livingston and Will counties and serving a population in excess of 130,000. KCC's main campus is located on 178 scenic acres on the southern edge of the city of Kankakee, about 60 miles south of Chicago. It is on River Road, about a half-mile east of U.S. 45/52 and is easily accessible from both Interstate 57 (Exit 308) and U.S. 45/52. Situated on the tree-lined banks of the Kankakee River and surrounded by the Kankakee Conservation Area and rich farmland, the KCC campus provides an ideal environment for learning. In its College Credit Division, KCC awards associate degrees in more than 50 areas of study and certificates of completion in 17 areas. Students attend KCC both to prepare to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree and to prepare to enter the job market directly from KCC. KCC also offers non-degree programs to meet a variety of community needs, including workforce development and remedial development, through its Office of Corporate and Continuing Education and its Division of Adult and Community Education. Kankakee Community College is a two-year college, accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and officially recognized by the Illinois Community College Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kankakee Community College cost?
Kankakee Community College's tuition is approximately $7,707 for In-State students and $16,136 for Out-State students.
What schools are Kankakee Community College often compared to?
Kankakee Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet Junior College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,754 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,707
  • Out-state tuition: $16,136
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,261 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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