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Kishwaukee College

Public Malta, IL · Rural · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
42%
Graduation Rate
$39,657
Earnings (10yr)
$4,574
Net Price
1,936
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Overview

Kishwaukee College serves 1,936 students, making it a close-knit community where individuals can thrive. The net price of attendance is just $4,574, making it an accessible option for many students looking for a quality education without breaking the bank.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data may not fully detail mobility rates for Kishwaukee College, but the graduation rate stands at 42%. This statistic suggests that while not all students complete their programs, those who do may find valuable opportunities in fields such as Health Professions, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice. The earnings for graduates 10 years after enrollment average $39,657, indicating a reasonable return on investment for many.

Students who thrive at Kishwaukee College often come from diverse backgrounds and seek practical skills that lead to employment. With a median debt of $9,395, many graduates leave with manageable financial burdens. The 26% Pell Grant rate shows that a portion of the student body benefits from federal assistance, which can further ease the financial strain while pursuing education in popular programs like Mechanic & Repair Tech and Humanities.

Rankings

How Kishwaukee Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation42%Earnings 10yr$40KNet Price$5KRetention74%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$2K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$13K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1003.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1063.9%MOBILITY106.72%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,560
In-State Tuition
$13,680
Out-of-State
$4,574
Avg Net Price
$9,395
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
7%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$2,477
Family Income $0–$30K
$2,548
Family Income $30K–$48K
$5,979
Family Income $48K–$75K
$13,337
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,532
6 Years After Entry
$35,649
8 Years
$39,657
10 Years
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,532 6yr $35,649 8yr $39,657 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

106.72%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1063.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1003.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$76,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.21
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 74%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,103
Diversity Index 0.64
First-Gen Students 44%

Top Programs

Humanities 28%
Health Professions 24%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 7%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Criminal Justice 3%
Business & Marketing 1%
Precision Production 1%
Engineering 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
57%
White
52%
Hispanic
26%
Black
14%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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