The student population of Kaskaskia College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Kaskaskia College diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,785 students
2,413 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,102 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
1,683 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
232 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,102 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,683 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
24%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
91%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.95%
2.73%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,784 is less than the state average of $7,972. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,088 is more than the state average of $10,688. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Kaskaskia College was the first community college in Illinois
established under the Junior College Act of 1965. It has a rich
tradition of providing comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective
educational opportunities for lifelong learning. The North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools has awarded Kaskaskia College
the maximum ten-year accreditation status. This confidence in
academic excellence serves as proof that Kaskaskia College is
fulfilling its academic mission of training and educating our
citizens and future leaders. The beautiful main campus is located
on 200 rural acres near Centralia in south central Illinois near
the crossroads of America's heartland. Extension centers offering a
wide array of course choices are located throughout the 9 county
district in Trenton, Salem and Vandalia, Illinois and at the Harry
L. Crisp Manufacturing Technology Center in Centralia. The main
campus and extension centers provide classrooms, technical labs,
and other services to students. We are a student-centered,
learning-oriented institution committed to the success of our
students. Kaskaskia College offers college-level courses in support
of one-and two-year occupational/technical programs in addition to
university-parallel courses constituting the first two years of
baccalaureate degree programs. Kaskaskia College offers Associate
of Science and Associate of Arts degrees for transfer to four-year
colleges and universities as well as 29 associate degree career
programs and 74 certificate programs. Students may also benefit
from additional programs and activities through non-credit classes,
business and industry training, and social, recreational and
cultural events. The career and occupational programs are styled in
accordance with the wants and needs of students, the community,
business and industry. The College is committed to working together
with employers to assess technological, educational, and training
needs. Kaskaskia College's partnerships with the region's
manufacturers assure a valuable, educated workforce. The College
serves as the primary resource for skills training programs and
technical and computer education for business and manufacturing in
the district. Kaskaskia College is committed to life-long student
learning and to providing quality comprehensive education.
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