Kishwaukee College

21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150

Tel: (815) 825-2086

Kishwaukee College provides quality, accessible, and cost effective educational opportunities through a learning-centered environment. The College is committed to the holistic development of the individual through a broad range of educational programs and services. Providing students the opportunity to enhance their abilities and promoting dignity and respect for individuals are of the utmost importance. Kishwaukee College challenges students to become increasingly aware of their personal and community responsibilities and to develop community and global awareness.

School Highlights

Kishwaukee College serves 4,475 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is same as the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Kishwaukee College is the only community colleges within Dekalb County, IL.
The nearest community college to Kishwaukee College is Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College (23.0 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Kishwaukee College	(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	127 staff	123 staff

The student population of Kishwaukee College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Kishwaukee College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,475 students	3,999 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	35:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	2,030 students	1,386 students

# Part-Time Students	2,445 students	2,613 students


% Asian	2%	4%

% Hispanic	11%	16%

% Black	11%	14%

% White	73%	60%

% Two or more races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.44	0.59

College Completion Rate	28%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,400	$31,800

The public in-state tuition of $9,240 is more than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,610 is more than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$9,240	$7,978

Out-State Tuition Fees	$14,610	$10,454

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,505	$7,736

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,750	$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Kishwaukee College is a comprehensive, two-year college offering five transfer degrees and 64 occupational degrees and certificates. The main campus is located in a rural setting six miles west of Northern Illinois University. We offer two-year degrees in 37 areas, 64 career/occupational degrees and certificates, and customized training. A wide variety of course offerings are available through our community and adult basic education programs, and support services such as counseling, employment services, and financial assistance are also available. Kishwaukee College puts you at the center of a vast network of resources that extend far beyond the classroom. We offer opportunities in a variety of student organizations such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and student government; resources for student success such as a writing center and student help line; a wellness/fitness center; a library, bookstore, and cafeteria; and job search assistance. Kishwaukee College is fully accredited by the North Central Association and belongs to the American Association of Community Colleges. It is one of 49 public community colleges in the state of Illinois.

The nearest community college to Kishwaukee College is Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College (23.0 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.