Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Malta, Illinois. Kishwaukee College was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 2,626 students a year, including 2,626 undergrads. Kishwaukee College provides on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kishwaukee College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Kishwaukee College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kishwaukee College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Kishwaukee College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Kishwaukee College on the Student Life page.

Is Kishwaukee College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Kishwaukee College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kishwaukee College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 Outlook Kishwaukee College Graduates

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kishwaukee College

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

Students in the class of 2021 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 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

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! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kishwaukee College. Based on this information, how does Kishwaukee College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Kishwaukee College a good school for you?

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Where is Kishwaukee College Located?

Kishwaukee College is located in the rural setting of Malta, Illinois, less than an hour from 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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