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Kankakee Community College is located in Kankakee, Illinois (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Kankakee Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and nursing and emergency medicine.
Kankakee Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Kankakee Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 3,369 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Kankakee Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Kankakee Community College
817 River Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
General Phone: (815) 802-8500
Admissions Phone: (815) 802-8520
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 802-8550
http://www.kcc.edu
Kankakee Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 35 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, computer repair, automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | child care provider |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, medical lab assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management, accounting |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | drafting, mechanical drafting, CAD and design, construction engineering tech, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information technology |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Kankakee Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 305 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 98 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 81 | 12 |
In 2005, Kankakee Community College had a total enrollment of 3,369 students (1,987 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kankakee, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 802-8520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,599 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,343 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid:
Kankakee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 802-8550
Kankakee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $63,560 | 23 | $57,515 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $35,007 | 6 | $39,854 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $55,402 | 29 | $53,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 32 | 49 |
| Basketball | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kankakee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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