John Wood Community College campus
John Wood Community College logo

John Wood Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Quincy, Illinois, John Wood Community 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 John Wood Community 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.

John Wood Community 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, John Wood Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at John Wood Community College is reported to be 44%, 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 student retention rate of 64% at John Wood Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,190

Cost of attendance at John Wood Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,190

Cost of attendance at John Wood Community 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, 77 of freshman students at John Wood Community College received on average $5,874 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.

$5,874
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 164 49% $4,753 $779,432
Other Federal Grant 164 49% $5,046 $827,472
State Grant/Scholarships 166 50% $2,326 $386,115
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 120 36% $2,417 $290,044
Total Grant & Scholarships 256 77% $5,874 $1,503,631

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of John Wood Community 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 John Wood Community College students is 44.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.5%.

44.2%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 14.3% 2 students
  • white 45.9% 155 students
  • hispanic 54.6% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

John Wood Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

John Wood Community 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

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Southwestern Illinois College Southwestern Illinois College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Black Hawk College Black Hawk College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Carl Sandburg College Carl Sandburg College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Danville Area Community College Danville Area Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs College of DuPage College of DuPage
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Illinois Central College Illinois Central College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Olney Central College Olney Central College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs John A Logan College John A Logan College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Joliet Junior College Joliet Junior College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Kankakee Community College Kankakee Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Kaskaskia College Kaskaskia College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Lake Land College Lake Land College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Lewis and Clark Community College Lewis and Clark Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Lincoln Land Community College Lincoln Land Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Moraine Valley Community College Moraine Valley Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Oakton Community College Oakton Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Prairie State College Prairie State College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Rend Lake College Rend Lake College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Rock Valley College Rock Valley College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Sauk Valley Community College Sauk Valley Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Shawnee Community College Shawnee Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Southeastern Illinois College Southeastern Illinois College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Spoon River College Spoon River College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Triton College Triton College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Waubonsee Community College Waubonsee Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs William Rainey Harper College William Rainey Harper College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs East Central College East Central College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Craven Community College Craven Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Aiken Technical College Aiken Technical College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Nicolet Area Technical College Nicolet Area Technical College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Heartland Community College Heartland Community College
John Wood Community College John Wood Community College vs Carroll Community College Carroll Community College