John Wood Community College
John Wood Community College is a public community college in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling about 1,371 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,700 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,050 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,371 59.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.94%
John Wood Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about John Wood Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is John Wood Community College?
John Wood Community College is located in Quincy, IL (ZIP 62305-8736).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is John Wood Community College public or private?
John Wood Community College is a Public institution.
How much does John Wood Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,700 in-state, $9,300 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,050.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,899 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,580 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,900 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,777 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,800.
How big is John Wood Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,371 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at John Wood Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.94%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of John Wood Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,052 six years after entry; $38,631 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,029.
39.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is John Wood Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (511 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (189 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (44 completions)
- CIP 190709 (31 completions)
- Welding Technology (30 completions)
- CIP 300101 (26 completions)
- Medical Assistant (24 completions)
- CIP 460302 (23 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1010 (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is John Wood Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.94%; median earnings $38,631 at 10 years; net price $7,050. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at John Wood Community College was $5,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,050
2024 Value
In 2024 John Wood Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,050.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,200 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,050 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for John Wood Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at John Wood Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for John Wood Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,990 | $7,290 | $7,859 |
| 2014 | $4,260 | $7,560 | $8,801 |
| 2015 | $4,410 | $7,710 | $8,420 |
| 2016 | $4,710 | $8,010 | $7,830 |
| 2017 | $4,800 | $8,100 | $7,593 |
| 2018 | $4,890 | $8,190 | $7,308 |
| 2019 | $4,890 | $8,190 | $7,095 |
| 2020 | $4,890 | $8,190 | $6,634 |
| 2021 | $4,890 | $8,190 | $7,133 |
| 2022 | $5,100 | $8,400 | $7,130 |
| 2023 | $5,700 | $9,000 | $6,596 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at John Wood Community College in 2024 is 1,371 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.57% 100% Completion Time
48.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.57% of students graduating from John Wood Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for John Wood Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,029 Median Student Debt
$38,631 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1269.89% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for John Wood Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 189 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 44 completions
CIP 19.0709: 31 completions
Welding Technology: 30 completions
CIP 30.0101: 26 completions
Medical Assistant: 24 completions
CIP 46.0302: 23 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 17 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1010: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 511 completions
Most popular programs at John Wood Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for John Wood Community College graduates.
About
John Wood Community College is a public institution located in Quincy, IL, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,371 students. The institution maintains a 48.94% graduation rate. Approximately 39.87% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Quincy, IL 62305-8736
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
John Wood Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does John Wood Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,700 and average net price is $7,050 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of John Wood Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,052 six years after entry and $38,631 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at John Wood Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do John Wood Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,029.
How big is John Wood Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,371 students in the latest reporting year.
Is John Wood Community College public or private?
John Wood Community College is a public institution located in Quincy, IL.
Is John Wood Community College an HBCU?
No. John Wood Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is John Wood Community College a tribal college?
No. John Wood Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is John Wood Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, John Wood Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is John Wood Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for John Wood Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.