Kankakee Community College is a public community college in Kankakee, Illinois, enrolling about 1,985 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,665 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,220. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,220
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,665 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,985 42.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.39%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 51.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 34.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,205
  • Room & Board: $9,984 annual estimate

Kankakee Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Kankakee Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Kankakee Community College?

Kankakee Community College is located in Kankakee, IL (ZIP 60901).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Kankakee Community College public or private?

Kankakee Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Kankakee Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,220 in-state, $25,830 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,665.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,061
$30,001–$48,000$2,781
$48,001–$75,000$5,449
$75,001–$110,000$7,610
$110,001+$10,603

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,880.

How big is Kankakee Community College?

Total enrollment: 1,985 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,205 students.

About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Kankakee Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 32.39%.

First-year retention: 57.0%.

What do graduates of Kankakee Community College earn?

Median earnings: $33,835 six years after entry; $38,767 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,969.

36.23% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Kankakee Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Kankakee Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.39%; median earnings $38,767 at 10 years; net price $4,665. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,220
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kankakee Community College was $5,220.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,665
2024 Value

In 2024 Kankakee Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,665.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,665 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$20,880 4-Year In-State Tuition

$103,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$9,984 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,494 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$16,698 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$66,792 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Kankakee Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

4.37% 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,510$14,110$5,473
2014$3,750$16,136$5,600
2015$4,050$17,718$6,503
2016$4,260$19,830$6,057
2017$4,410$21,420$6,275
2018$4,620$22,382$6,247
2019$4,830$22,442$6,436
2020$4,950$25,560$6,654
2021$4,950$25,560$5,999
2022$4,950$25,560$6,262
2023$5,070$25,680$5,190

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

Kankakee Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,985 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.7%), Hispanic or Latino (24.5%), and Black or African American (12.8%). About 36.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kankakee Community College in 2024 is 1,985 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,205 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

57.0%
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 53.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

15.49% 100% Completion Time

32.39% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15.49% of students graduating from Kankakee Community 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: 31% male / 69% female
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% 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 Kankakee Community College.

Return on Investment

$9,969 Median Student Debt

$38,767 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

25.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1977.55% Return on Investment

2.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Kankakee Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 141 completions

2. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 125 completions

3. Welding Technology/Welder: 75 completions

4. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 62 completions

5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 55 completions

6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 44 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 42 completions

8. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 37 completions

9. General Studies: 35 completions

Most popular programs at Kankakee Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Kankakee Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kankakee Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 34.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,076
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,394

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Kankakee Community College is a public institution located in Kankakee, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,985 students. Student body composition includes White (53.7%), Hispanic or Latino (24.5%), Black or African American (12.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.39%. Approximately 36.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Kankakee, IL 60901

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.39% graduation rate at Kankakee Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kankakee Community College located?

Kankakee Community College is located in Kankakee, IL.

How much does Kankakee Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,220 and average net price is $4,665 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,984 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Kankakee Community College?

Kankakee Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,205 students, White (53.7%), Hispanic or Latino (24.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Kankakee Community College?

About 51.6% of students at Kankakee Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Kankakee Community College earn?

Median earnings are $33,835 six years after entry and $38,767 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Kankakee Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 32.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Kankakee Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,969.

Is Kankakee Community College public or private?

Kankakee Community College is a public institution located in Kankakee, IL.

Is Kankakee Community College an HBCU?

No. Kankakee Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Kankakee Community College a tribal college?

No. Kankakee Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Kankakee Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kankakee Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.5%).

Is Kankakee Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Kankakee Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois
  • 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.