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Kilian Community College (Closed 2024)

300 E. 6th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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School Highlights

Kilian Community College served 252 students (13% of students were full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 25%.

School Overview

Kilian Community College

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Doctoral/Professional Universities

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, non-profit

Public

Total Faculty

14 staff

208 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

252 students

1,321 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

34 students

295 students

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# Part-Time Students

218 students

1,026 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

227 students

183 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

34 students

160 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

135 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

n/a

1,026 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

182 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

% Black

13%

% White

53%

75%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

n/a

% Unknown races

26%

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0.63

0.43

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

25%

38%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.3333%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$24,500

$38,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$10,890

$13,287

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

88%

90%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$17,125

$12,000

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kilian Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$6,000

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Located in the heart of the city, near the Falls of the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls, Kilan is the city's only community college.
Established in 1977, Kilian Community College provides higher learning and serves new-traditional students by meeting them where they are and getting them to where they need to go. Kilian is renowned for its empowering approach to education. By being accessible, supportive, relevant, and trusted, Kilian helps students enter the workforce with an education, a sense of accomplishment, and a confidence that keeps them on the path to success.
Kilian Community College focuses on helping every student succeed. Our faculty and staff help you create your own goals, pathways, and direction. We will take the journey with you until you reach your destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kilian Community College cost?

Kilian Community College's private state tuition is approximately $10,890.

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