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Kankakee Community College, also known as KCC, is a two-year College of higher education located in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1966. KCC provides learning opportunities to residents of northeastern Illinois. KCC’s main campus spreads across an area of more than 170 acres. KCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
KCC’s campus is home to a wide variety of sports teams and programs. The athletes of KCC participate in several intercollegiate sports including men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's soccer, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Cavaliers.
Kankakee Community College is located in Kankakee, IL (a small city). 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.
Kankakee Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Kankakee Community College had 3,591 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Kankakee Community College
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
General Phone: (815) 802-8500
http://www.kcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 139 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 71 | radiographer, medical coding, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Science | 43 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 38 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Business and Management | 27 | business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | CAD and design, construction engineering tech, drafting, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical office assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information technology |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Media | 2 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Kankakee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 308 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 112 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Kankakee Community College had a total enrollment of 3,591 students (2,834 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 95% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kankakee, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,293 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,702 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid:
Kankakee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769000)
Kankakee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $67,046 | 19 | $56,777 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,791 | 14 | $49,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $60,214 | 33 | $53,520 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 39 | 79 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 34 | 34 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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
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
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kankakee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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