Kaskaskia College
Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, Illinois. The college was originally established in 1940 and it serves over 5,000 students. This school stands out as being a very good public community college in the area. It offers a large variety of different programs that will appeal to prospective students. All students will be able to work toward earning associate’s degrees and certificates in programs. Aside from this, the school is also well known as a transfer school. This school can allow students to earn credits that can easily be transferred over to a four-year college or university.
Kaskaskia also has a nursing program that has an incredibly strong history. The nursing program at this school is one of the most popular parts of the college. This program has been helping to create successful nurses for years. Nursing students will be able to gain experience by learning from seasoned faculty members, making use of the state-of-the-art nursing education center, and using the simulation lab. This school also makes use of convenient clinical sites to provide students with experience. Students will be able to pursue becoming registered nurses through the two-year program or they can opt for the one-year practical nursing program.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students3,107 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
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Nursing schools located within 77 miles radius of Kaskaskia College
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Rend Lake College
33 miles away |
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Southwestern Illinois College
40 miles away |
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Frontier Community College
45 miles away |
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Saint Louis Community College
54 miles away |
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John A Logan College
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Olney Central College
60 miles away |
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Lewis and Clark Community College
60 miles away |
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Southeastern Illinois College
69 miles away |
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Lake Land College
73 miles away |
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Jefferson College
77 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Richland Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1973 - Current |
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 | $133/credit | |
| In State Students | $235/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $395/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 | $5,985 | $10,575 | $17,775 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,310 | $16,450 | $27,650 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,625 | $29,375 | $49,375 |
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, 77% of Kaskaskia 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 | 59% | $4,319 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $3,852 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $998 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $3,488 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 4% | $5,000 |
$5,233
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,819 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,768 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,166 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,107
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,888
Women
1,219
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
91% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
