Gem City College is located in a self-contained town, in Quincy, IL. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Gem City College top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study mechanics and repair.
Gem City College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Gem City College offers classes to 67 students (67 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of Gem City College to offer its students specialized training leading directly to careers in business, industry, government, or self-employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Gem City College
700 State St
Quincy, IL 62301
General Phone: (217) 222-0391
http://www.gemcitycollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | jewelrymaking |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Gem City College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
In 2007, Gem City College had a total enrollment of 67 students (67 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 33% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Quincy, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Gem City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 456000)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gem City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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