Joliet Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Joliet Junior College is a public community college in Joliet, Illinois, serving roughly 9,306 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,672 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,530. Student demographics in federal data include White (47.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,530
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,672 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,306 42.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 18.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,990
- Room & Board: $9,970 annual estimate
Joliet Junior College: what the data shows
Common questions about Joliet Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Joliet Junior College?
Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, IL (ZIP 60431-8938).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Joliet Junior College public or private?
Joliet Junior College is a Public institution.
How much does Joliet Junior College cost?
Published tuition: $4,530 in-state, $13,800 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,672.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $890 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $220 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,824 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $3,835 |
| $110,001+ | $4,556 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,120.
How big is Joliet Junior College?
Total enrollment: 9,306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,990 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Joliet Junior College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.53%.
First-year retention: 67.3%.
What do graduates of Joliet Junior College earn?
Median earnings: $36,334 six years after entry; $42,889 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,711.
24.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Joliet Junior College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (509 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (186 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (181 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (165 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (130 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (125 completions)
- Orthotist/Prosthetist (122 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (118 completions)
- General Studies (112 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (112 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Joliet Junior College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.53%; median earnings $42,889 at 10 years; net price $1,672. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,530
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Joliet Junior College was $4,530.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,672
2024 Value
In 2024 Joliet Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,672.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$6,688 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,672 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,120 4-Year In-State Tuition
$55,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,970 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,380 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,880 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$63,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Joliet Junior College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.08% 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 Joliet Junior 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 Joliet Junior 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 | $3,330 | $9,012 | $5,018 |
| 2014 | $3,450 | $10,006 | $4,607 |
| 2015 | $3,450 | $11,187 | $4,584 |
| 2016 | $3,750 | $11,187 | $4,319 |
| 2017 | $4,320 | $12,030 | $4,280 |
| 2018 | $4,380 | $13,140 | $4,688 |
| 2019 | $4,440 | $13,410 | $4,693 |
| 2020 | $4,440 | $4,440 | $5,609 |
| 2021 | $4,440 | $13,410 | $3,695 |
| 2022 | $4,530 | $13,800 | $4,837 |
| 2023 | $4,530 | $13,800 | $5,741 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Joliet Junior College reported total enrollment of about 9,306 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31.9%), and Black or African American (10.8%). About 24.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Joliet Junior College in 2024 is 9,306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 20,990 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.3%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
4.99% 100% Completion Time
20.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.99% of students graduating from Joliet Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Joliet Junior College.
Return on Investment
$9,711 Median Student Debt
$42,889 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
6312.83% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Joliet Junior College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 509 completions
2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 186 completions
3. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 181 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 165 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 130 completions
6. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 125 completions
7. Orthotist/Prosthetist: 122 completions
8. Biological and Physical Sciences: 118 completions
9. General Studies: 112 completions
Most popular programs at Joliet Junior College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Joliet Junior College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Joliet Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,997
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,523
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Joliet Junior College is a public institution located in Joliet, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Enrollment is approximately 9,306 students. Student body composition includes White (47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31.9%), Black or African American (10.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 20.53%. Approximately 24.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Joliet, IL 60431-8938
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.53% graduation rate at Joliet Junior College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Joliet Junior College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joliet Junior College located?
Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, IL.
How much does Joliet Junior College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,530 and average net price is $1,672 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,970 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Joliet Junior College?
Joliet Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 20,990 students, White (47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Joliet Junior College?
About 46.8% of students at Joliet Junior College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Joliet Junior College earn?
Median earnings are $36,334 six years after entry and $42,889 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Joliet Junior College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Joliet Junior College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,711.
Is Joliet Junior College public or private?
Joliet Junior College is a public institution located in Joliet, IL.
Is Joliet Junior College an HBCU?
No. Joliet Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Joliet Junior College a tribal college?
No. Joliet Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Joliet Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Joliet Junior College reports 31.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Joliet Junior College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Joliet Junior 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
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- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Joliet, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.