Kishwaukee College, also known as KC or Kish, is a community college in Malta, Illinois. It was established in 1968 and is situated on a 120 acre campus. KC offers programs at the associate's degree and certificate levels. It confers both occupational and transfer associate's degrees. Occupational degrees are offered in fields which include technology, criminal justice, nursing, and horticulture. Transfer degrees are given in areas like humanities, agriculture, art, education, and fashion merchandising.
KC, which is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, participates in sports like baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. The nickname of the KC athletics teams is the Kougars. Students can choose from over 25 clubs and organizations including the Phi Theta Kappa Society, the Tae Kwon Do club, and the Mudslingers club. Eligible students have financial aid options which include scholarships, grants and work study programs.
Kishwaukee is located in a rural area, in Malta, IL. 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, and landscaping and horticulture.
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 4,466 students (3,055 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Kishwaukee College, we are passionate about enhancing lives and fulfilling dreams. We provide excellent, innovative, and affordable education in a welcoming environment to learners who can benefit from diverse programs and services."
More complete details are provided below.
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150-9699
General Phone: (815) 825-2086
http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 262 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 227 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 102 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 37 | radiographer, medical coding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 37 | agricultural machine operation, agricultural machine tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | massage therapy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | ornamental horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, floristry |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | CAD and design, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 5 | electrician, carpentry |
| Business And Management | 5 | business management |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information technology, system administration, computer networking |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical transcription |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Kishwaukee in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 443 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Kishwaukee had a total enrollment of 4,466 students (3,055 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Malta, 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 | $ 7,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,070 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $50,599 | 33 | $50,186 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $50,599 | 33 | $50,186 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 3 | 6 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kishwaukee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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