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Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL · Rural · 1,936 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$4,574
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
32% typical
$39,657
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
0% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, is best known for its career-focused workforce education and accessible transfer pathways, featuring standout programs in Horticulture, Registered Nursing, and Diesel Power Technology. The campus offers a welcoming, close-knit environment where small class sizes and hands-on instruction support both traditional students and working adult learners. A major draw is the college’s strong partnership with nearby Northern Illinois University, which provides seamless dual-admission and degree-completion opportunities. Additionally, distinctive facilities like an on-campus arboretum, expansive greenhouses, and modern industrial technology labs allow students to gain practical, industry-standard experience.

Wikipedia:Kishwaukee College is a public community college in Malta, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois Community College System and serves District 523, which encompasses most of DeKalb County, and parts of Lee, Ogle and La Salle counties.

Location
Malta, IL, 60150-9699 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
50 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,560$13,680
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$13,901$23,021 est.
Average net price$4,574Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$13,680
In-state: $4,560
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$23,021 est.
In-state: $13,901
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,574
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$2,477
$30–48k
$2,548
$48–75k
$5,979
$75–110k
$9,324
$110k+
$13,337
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,532
10 yrs after entry$39,657
Debt
Median at graduation$9,395
Monthly payment$100
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$10.3k
90th percentile$19,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs, $38,832 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$21,947
Independent
32%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
26%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
35%
Faculty salary
$8,103/mo
Teaching spend
$6,647
per student
Federal loans
7%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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