Kaskaskia College
About Kaskaskia College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kaskaskia College teaches in Centralia, in the farm country of southern Illinois. Nursing and agriculture are among its largest programs.
Founded
1940
Location
Centralia, Illinois
Students
1,920
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
48.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,800
Out-of-state: $12,570
Avg Net Price
$6,477
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,801
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
48.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.7%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
56%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
48.8% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,800
In-State
$12,570
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,120
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,819
After Financial Aid
$6,477
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,636
Receive Grants
23.8%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,800/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,477.
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 Kaskaskia College fund their education.
While in School
23.8%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,736
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$3,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$40/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $3,750, 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 Kaskaskia College.
Gender
64.3%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,920
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.5%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
17.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 64% of the student body. 43.5% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,920
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
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Kaskaskia College fields 7 varsity teams with 140 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
140
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
45% / 55%
63
Men
77
Women
4
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Kaskaskia Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,801
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
144 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
68 grads
1yr Earnings
Agriculture, General
—
29 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
$54K
28 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$61K
22 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
16 grads
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.