Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College Overview

Kishwaukee College is a public, state school in the rural setting of Malta, Illinois. Kishwaukee College was founded in 1967 and the school now enrolls around 2,442 students per year, which includes 2,442 undergraduates.

Student Activities at Kishwaukee College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Kishwaukee College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Kishwaukee College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Kishwaukee College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Kishwaukee College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kishwaukee College on the Student Life page.

2022 Kishwaukee College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$9,780
Out-of-State	$14,670

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Is Kishwaukee College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Kishwaukee College offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kishwaukee College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Kishwaukee College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Kishwaukee College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kishwaukee College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Kishwaukee College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $4,375 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kishwaukee College.

Based on this information, is Kishwaukee College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kishwaukee College a good school for you?

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Where is Kishwaukee College?

Kishwaukee College is located in the rural setting of Malta, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.

If you want to see Kishwaukee College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 88 to Malta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kishwaukee College and Malta are like without leaving home.

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