Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is located in Joliet, Illinois. This is a very old school that was founded way back in 1901. It has the distinction of being the first public community college that was founded in the United States. This school is famous as an option for students that are seeking pre-baccalaureate programs that will transfer over to a four-year university. It also has many occupation-based education programs that can help people to find lucrative new careers. JJC serves over 15,000 students and is popular for both its variety of academic programs and its helpful non-credit programs that can lead to new career opportunities.
The nursing program at JJC has been around for quite a long time too. This is a program that helps prospective nurses to learn all of the necessary skills to achieve success in their field. It currently offers two programs. There is the NU500 program that allows students to earn an Associate in Applied Science degrees as well as the NU060: Nursing (PN) program that allows students to pursue becoming LPNs. This school graduates more than 100 nurses annually from their registered nurse and practical nursing programs. This school also boasts a 95% success rate for students taking the NCLEX-RN licensure examination in 2017. It is a great school for students who want to prepare themselves for future success.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students14,910 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
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33 miles away |
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Triton College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1917 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1977 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2001 - 12/31/2005 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $113/credit | |
| In State Students | $347/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $370/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,085 | $15,615 | $16,650 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,910 | $24,290 | $25,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,125 | $43,375 | $46,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 49% of Joliet Junior College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $3,939 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,221 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,377 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,516 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $3,097 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,162
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,812 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$2,969 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,366 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,504 |
| Over $110,000$7,802 |
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Student Population
14,910
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,962
Women
6,948
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
56% |
|
Hispanic |
27% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
