City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
About City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kennedy-King College teaches on the south side of Chicago and runs the Washburne Culinary Institute, which has trained the city's cooks since 1937. The sciences are among its other largest programs.
Founded
1935
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Students
1,777
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,590
Out-of-state: $15,150
Avg Net Price
$9,494
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$28,467
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
49.6%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
47.6%
$/Student
$9.1K
Class Size
Medium
The 31.4% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,590
In-State
$15,150
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,920
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,256
After Financial Aid
$9,494
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,332
Receive Grants
38.2%
Take Loans
3.4%
Tuition is $4,590/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,494.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College fund their education.
While in School
38.2%
Get Grants
Free money
3.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$11,938
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,180
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$66/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,180, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College.
Gender
51%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,777
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49.8%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
40.5%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 49.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,777
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College fields 4 varsity teams with 96 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
96
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
72% / 28%
69
Men
27
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$28,467
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
97 grads
1yr Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services
$19K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$21K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
—
8 grads
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
—
8 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
5 grads
Median earnings are $28K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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