School Overview
Kishwaukee College is an accredited, two-year community college located in the city of Malta, in the state of Illinois. It was established in 1968 and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college has a total annual enrollment of roughly 11,000 students.
Kishwaukee College is recognized for producing the award winning Kamelian a literary arts magazine–which has won more awards than any other publication of it its type.
Degrees at Kishwaukee include Associate in Arts (A.A.); Associate in Science (A.S.); Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.); Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.), Fine Arts Emphasis; Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A); Art Education Emphasis; and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.). Several certificate programs are also available. Two-year associate degrees are offered in various fields of study including accounting, art, biology, engineering, education, computer science, journalism, musci, psychology, and sociology, among many others. Career-oriented fields of study include aviation, automotive technology, engineering technology, criminal justice, electronics, landscaping, floral design, marketing, business, nursing, radiology, massage therapy, welding and truck driver training.
In addition to a superb academic program, Kishwaukee also offers students the opportunity to get involved in several athletic events. Sport teams and student athletes at Kishwaukee compete at the Kougars and the college is recognized for having won several national championships in various sports, including volleyball and baseball.
General Information
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Admission Office 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150-9699 (815) 825-2086 Fax: (815) 825-2306 Contact: Jill Bier Director of Admissions, Registration and Records |
Main Address 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150-9699 (815) 825-2086 www.kishwaukeecollege.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,083 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements, including interview, for nursing, radiologic technology and therapeutic massage programs. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations A Architecture & Related Programs Landscape Architecture A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – Specific Applications A Construction Trades Power/Electric Transmission C Education Early Childhood Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Massage Therapy C History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair A,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Physical Sciences Astronomy A Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology A,C Social Sciences Criminology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Kishwaukee College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (815) 825-2086 |
| Website: | www.kish.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.kish.edu/student-information-form#step-1 |
| Address: | 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL 60150-9699 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,060 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,901 (62% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,210 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,530 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 73% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,143 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Kishwaukee College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Kishwaukee College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 8 | 4 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 2 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 6 | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 3 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 42 | 26 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Kishwaukee College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,210 |
| Out-of-state | $13,530 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 297 | 73% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 235 | 58% | $6,143 |
| Student loan aid | 60 | 15% | $5,625 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,373 | 42% | $5,753 |
| Federal student loans | 393 | 12% | $5,433 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Kishwaukee College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Kishwaukee College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Kishwaukee College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,060 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,060 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Kishwaukee College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
- Massage
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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