Kaskaskia College is a public certificate and vocational school in Centralia, Illinois, enrolling about 1,920 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,477 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,800. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,801 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,800
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,477 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,920 63.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.75%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 43.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 56.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,814
  • Room & Board: $10,478 annual estimate

Kaskaskia College: what the data shows

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

Where is Kaskaskia College?

Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, IL (ZIP 62801).

Is Kaskaskia College public or private?

Kaskaskia College is a Public institution.

How much does Kaskaskia College cost?

Published tuition: $4,800 in-state, $12,570 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $6,477.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,636
$30,001–$48,000$5,509
$48,001–$75,000$7,626
$75,001–$110,000$8,457
$110,001+$8,121

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,200.

How big is Kaskaskia College?

Total enrollment: 1,920 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,814 students.

About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Kaskaskia College?

150%-time completion rate: 48.75%.

First-year retention: 63.7%.

What do graduates of Kaskaskia College earn?

Median earnings: $33,095 six years after entry; $38,801 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,750.

23.82% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Kaskaskia College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Kaskaskia College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.75%; median earnings $38,801 at 10 years; net price $6,477. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kaskaskia College was $4,800.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,477
2024 Value

In 2024 Kaskaskia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,477.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$25,908 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,477 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,200 4-Year In-State Tuition

$50,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$10,478 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,120 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$16,398 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$65,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Kaskaskia College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% 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 Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia 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$3,552$13,088$5,230
2014$3,808$13,088$5,732
2015$4,192$13,152$5,665
2016$4,470$12,330$5,536
2017$4,470$12,330$6,074
2018$4,470$12,330$6,490
2019$4,560$12,330$6,574
2020$4,560$12,330$7,343
2021$4,560$12,330$6,064
2022$4,560$12,330$5,877
2023$4,800$12,570$6,839

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

Kaskaskia College reported total enrollment of about 1,920 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%), and Two or More Races (5.0%). About 23.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kaskaskia College in 2024 is 1,920 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,814 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

63.7%
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 83.3%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

38.16% 100% Completion Time

48.75% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38.16% of students graduating from Kaskaskia 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: 44% male / 56% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7% male / 93% female
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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 Kaskaskia College.

Return on Investment

$3,750 Median Student Debt

$38,801 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

9.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1397.65% Return on Investment

1.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Kaskaskia College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 236 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 222 completions

3. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 79 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 66 completions

5. Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations: 57 completions

6. Welding Technology/Welder: 48 completions

7. 00.0010: 47 completions

8. General Studies: 41 completions

9. 00.0460: 40 completions

Most popular programs at Kaskaskia College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Kaskaskia College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 56.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,200
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,685

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Kaskaskia College is a public institution located in Centralia, 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, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Child Care Provider/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,920 students. Student body composition includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.75%. Approximately 23.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

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

Location

Centralia, IL 62801

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia College located?

Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, IL.

How much does Kaskaskia College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,800 and average net price is $6,477 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,478 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Kaskaskia College?

Kaskaskia College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,814 students, White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Kaskaskia College?

About 43.5% of students at Kaskaskia College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Kaskaskia College earn?

Median earnings are $33,095 six years after entry and $38,801 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Kaskaskia College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 48.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Kaskaskia College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,750.

Is Kaskaskia College public or private?

Kaskaskia College is a public institution located in Centralia, IL.

Is Kaskaskia College an HBCU?

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

Is Kaskaskia College a tribal college?

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

Is Kaskaskia College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kaskaskia College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).

Is Kaskaskia College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Kaskaskia 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.