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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Academics
Kennedy-King College is part of the system of two-year colleges known as the City Colleges of Chicago. One of the oldest two-year college systems in the United States, the schools first began granting degrees in 1911.
There are six core degree programs that comprise the two-year curricula at Kennedy-King College, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in General Studies, and Associate in Fine Arts. In addition to these two-year programs, the school offers professional and technical certificates, continuing education classes, and non-credit professional and personal development courses.
Major departments at Kennedy-King College include The Department of Business and Industry Services, Dawson Technical Institute, and the Washburne Culinary Institute. Kennedy King College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school’s certification and accreditation efforts are overseen by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Office of Education, Department of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Admissions
In keeping with the broad-based educational mandate that is the governing philosophy of the City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College offers an open, non-competitive admissions policy. First preference is given to students who can prove proof of residency within the city of Chicago.
Students are admitted on a rolling basis. In order to be admitted, students must provide proof of high school graduation or passing GED results. In addition, students seeking to attend classes at Kennedy-King College must submit to placement tests to ensure appropriate placement in college-level classes. However, proof of adequate performance on the ACT test may be submitted in lieu of some placement tests. Attendance at a prescribed series of student orientation meetings is also required for newly admitted students at King-Kennedy College.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Financial Aid
Like the admissions process, the financial aid process at Kennedy-King College proceeds on a rolling basis, with few non-negotiable deadlines. However, financial aid administrators urge early action in order to receive the fullest possible consideration.
Commonly awarded types of aid at the school include Federal Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, state-based programs such as the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the Monetary Award Program, and the Illinois Incentive for Access, federal work-study jobs, need- and merit-based scholarships, and military veterans’ benefits. All students seeking to apply for financial aid at Kennedy-King College must first submit the FAFSA form.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Students
Although there is no on-campus housing available at Kennedy-King College, the students there enjoy a vibrant campus life. The 18-acre facility is currently undergoing a multi-year renovation. Current amenities two gymnasiums, a childcare center, a theatre, a swimming pool, and an on-campus television studio and radio station. Several hands-on laboratories supplement the school’s technical and vocational training programs.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Athletics
Athletics are a popular student activity at Kennedy-King College. Several of the school’s sports team are nationally competitive in the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region IV Division I. The school’s teams are known as the Statesman and the Lady Statesman. Kennedy-King College fields teams in basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
Information Summary
Ranks 3027th overall and 115th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
35.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,626 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
29 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
40% / 29% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,179 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chicago, IL 60621-2709
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,514 (47,514 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 14,966 (3.12 people per house) |
| Families | 10,290 (3.79 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 46,967 |
| Pop. — Asian | 74 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 163 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 429 |
| Pop. — Other | 236 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College?
Ranks 2841st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,160 | $5,699 | $9,293 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $72 | $190 | $310 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,626 | $7,165 | $10,759 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,322 | $16,861 | $20,455 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,574 | $13,113 | $16,707 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,260  $2,410 |
$5,130  $5,949 |
$8,236  $9,543 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,216 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,952  $6,368 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,040  $3,328 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,568  $5,948 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Ranks 4482nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,180 | 342 |  89% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,205 | 240 |  63% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $925 | 11 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,523 | 24 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 348 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,269 | 2,955 | 4,224 |
Hispanic | 192 | 214 | 406 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 74 | 162 | 236 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 11 | 21 |
White Non-Hispanic | 176 | 116 | 292 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,721 | 3,458 | 5,179 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 54 | 64 | |
| 58 | 5 | 63 | |
| N/A | 58 | 58 | |
| 19 | 39 | 58 | |
| 22 | 36 | 58 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Ranks 1057th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $60,141 ($64,572 male / $55,595 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 79 (40 male / 39 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 141 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,019,649 |
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