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Kaskaskia can be found in Centralia, Illinois (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 2005, 4,764 students were enrolled in the school. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Kaskaskia.
More complete details are provided below.
Kaskaskia College
27210 College Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
General Phone: (618) 545-3000
Admissions Phone: (618) 545-3041
Financial Aid Phone: (618) 545-3080
http://www.kaskaskia.edu
Kaskaskia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 315 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 232 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 97 | health diagnostic professions, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 85 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Engineering Technician | 75 | electronics tech, electrical drafting, architectural drafting, CAD and design, mechanical drafting, instrumentation tech |
| Business And Management | 67 | accounting, business, accounting and management, retail |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 41 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant, waiter/waittress |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and administration |
| Transportation | 36 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer networking, system administration, information science |
| Office And Administration | 31 | office data entry, executive secretary, office management, general office occupations |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | child care provider, housing and human environments |
| Science | 24 | biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Media | 11 | printing equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 9 | carpentry, construction |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agriculture |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Kaskaskia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 591 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 338 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 279 | 22 |
In 2005, Kaskaskia had a total enrollment of 4,764 students (2,867 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Centralia, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (618) 545-3041
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,456 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,731 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,180 |
Financial Aid:
Kaskaskia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (618) 545-3080
Kaskaskia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
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 | 9 | $50,421 | 8 | $55,196 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,815 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $47,099 | 24 | $43,798 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $48,317 | 34 | $47,060 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| Basketball | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 31 | 38 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business/Commerce, General
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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