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Kaskaskia College in Illinois is the oldest community college of the state. It offers enrollment to more than 11,000 students every year. The college was founded in 1940. Apart from the main campus in Centralia, Illinois, Kaskaskia College also holds classes in:p>
Kaskaskia College offers degrees and certificates in various areas of study. Among these are accounting, agriculture, art, health services, automotive technology, journalism, literature, mathematics, music, nursing, cosmetology and child care.
Kaskaskia College’s sports teams are called the Blue Devils. They participate in basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf and baseball. The college also sponsors a number of student organizations and clubs like Phi Theta Kappa, Black Student Association and the KC Film Club.
Kaskaskia can be found in Centralia, IL (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Kaskaskia.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Kaskaskia works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 5,041 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Kaskaskia College
27210 College Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
General Phone: (618) 545-3000
http://www.kaskaskia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 333 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 223 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 99 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | electronics tech, electrical drafting, mechanical drafting, CAD and design, architectural drafting, instrumentation tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 39 | chef training, waiter/waittress, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 37 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 35 | construction, carpentry |
| Science | 31 | biological and physical sciences |
| Office and Administration | 27 | executive secretary, office data entry, general office occupations, office management, administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 26 | accounting, business, retail, entrepreneurship, accounting and management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | system administration, computer networking, information science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
| Transportation | 15 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | agriculture |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider, housing and human environments |
| Media | 4 | printing equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Kaskaskia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 517 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 356 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 186 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Kaskaskia had a total enrollment of 5,041 students (3,676 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Centralia, 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 | $ 4,416 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,856 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Kaskaskia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170100)
Kaskaskia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | $62,691 | 9 | $65,521 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $58,890 | 7 | $55,006 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $54,343 | 18 | $52,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $57,567 | 34 | $56,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kaskaskia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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