City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	46%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,430

Cost of attendance at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College received on average $6,558 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,558

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	82%	$4,602	$377,349
Other Federal Grant	82	82%	$4,843	$397,149
State Grant/Scholarships	67	67%	$1,023	$68,514
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	70	70%	$1,967	$137,680
Total Grant & Scholarships	92	92%	$6,558	$603,343

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College students is 29.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.6%.

29.2%

African American 19.1% 30 students
white 92.3% 12 students
hispanic 40.0% 20 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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