Kankakee Community College
Kankakee Community College (KCC) is located in Kankakee, Illinois. This public community college has a campus that spans 178 acres. It was originally established in 1966 and it offers many great opportunities for students who are looking to further their academic pursuits. This school offers many different programs and is capable of awarding associate’s degrees and certificates. KCC is also a popular school for those who wish to transfer their credits to a four-year university upon the completion of a two-year program. The school also has dual enrollment opportunities for qualifying high school students that will allow them to get a start on their college educations.
KCC students who wish to pursue the nursing program will find that it is quite robust. This school has a renowned two-year registered nursing program that will prepare students to have success in the future. Students at KCC have an exceptionally high success rate when taking the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The school has a commitment to providing students with a thorough education while giving them all of the necessary resources to succeed. Students can also take advantage of the superb practical nursing program and the nursing assistant program. KCC’s nursing programs consistently rank among the best in the country so students can expect a good experience that will help them to succeed in their nursing careers.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students3,025 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 8 | 45 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 13 |
Certificate | 2 | 16 |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
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College of DuPage
53 miles away |
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
55 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2015 - 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 | $134/credit | |
In State Students | $315/credit | |
Out of State Students | $701/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 | $6,030 | $14,175 | $31,545 |
ADN | 70 | $9,380 | $22,050 | $49,070 |
BSN | 125 | $16,750 | $39,375 | $87,625 |
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, 66% of Kankakee Community 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 | 48% | $3,952 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $495 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,187 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $2,183 |
Federal Student Loans | 10% | $4,299 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,248
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,695 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,385 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,423 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,188 |
Over $110,000$9,728 |
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Student Population
3,025
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,905
Women
1,120
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
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.