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Kishwaukee is located in a rural area, in Malta, Illinois. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Kishwaukee top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study science, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, real estate and construction management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Kishwaukee maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Kishwaukee offers classes to 4,348 students (2,770 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kishwaukee College provides quality, accessible, and cost effective educational opportunities through a learning centered environment. The College is committed to the holistic development of the individual through a broad range of educational programs and services. Providing students the opportunity to enhance their abilities and promoting dignity and respect for all individuals are of the utmost importance. Kishwaukee College challenges students to become increasingly aware of their personal and community responsibilities and to develop community and global awareness."
More complete details are provided below.
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150-9699
General Phone: (815) 825-2086
http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu
Kishwaukee awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 242 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 218 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 44 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 38 | agricultural machine operation, agricultural machine tech, agricultural technology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 27 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture, floristry, plant nursery, applied horticulture, greenhouse operations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | CAD and design, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | health diagnostic professions |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | system administration, information technology, computer programming, webmastering, computer networking |
| Production Trades | 9 | machinist, welding, tool and die tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical transcription |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 6 | operations management, business administration, retail, business management |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | animal training |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician, property management |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Kishwaukee in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 481 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 285 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 81 | 12 |
In 2005, Kishwaukee had a total enrollment of 4,348 students (2,770 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Malta, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Kishwaukee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 768400)
Kishwaukee has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $48,511 | 33 | $43,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $48,511 | 33 | $43,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 3 | 3 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Training
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kishwaukee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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