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Joliet Junior College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Joliet, Illinois, JJC 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 Joliet Junior 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.

Joliet Junior 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at JJC is reported to be 19%, 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 63% at JJC 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

$12,570

Cost of attendance at Joliet Junior 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

$13,410

Cost of attendance at Joliet Junior 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, 70 of freshman students at Joliet Junior College received on average $3,369 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.

$3,369
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 206 30% $4,646 $957,079
Other Federal Grant 406 59% $3,220 $1,307,230
State Grant/Scholarships 174 25% $1,152 $200,456
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 74 11% $1,434 $106,097
Total Grant & Scholarships 479 70% $3,369 $1,613,783

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Joliet Junior 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 Joliet Junior College students is 18.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.6%.

18.6%

  • asian 33.3% 7 students
  • African American 8.8% 8 students
  • white 22.3% 114 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 13.9% 36 students
  • Mixed Race 10.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Joliet Junior 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

Joliet Junior 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

  • Study abroad

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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